Accessible Page: How to Play a C7sus4 Chord on Guitar – Easy C Dominant Seventh Suspended Fourth Guitar Chord

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Chord Shapes

There are 3 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the B string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 3 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 3 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 3 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 3 of the A, G and high E strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 5 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 6 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 8 of the low E, D, B and high E strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 10 of the A string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 10 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

C 7sus4 Description

Welcome to this tutorial on the C 7sus4 chord. This chord belongs to the family of suspended chords, which are chords without the third. The C 7sus4 is composed of the notes C, F, G, and Bb. The intervals that build this chord are 1 (Root), 4 (Perfect Fourth), 5 (Perfect Fifth), and b7 (Minor Seventh).

The complete names of these music intervals can be found in our tutorial about fretboard intervals. This chord, like others, can be built by stacking these intervals, a concept you can learn more about in our guitar music theory tutorial.

In this tutorial, we will show you how to play the C 7sus4 chord using chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that highlight the tones composing the chord. If you're new to reading these, check out our tutorial on how to denote chords depending on the intervals that compose it.

The C 7sus4 chord is a bit more advanced than beginner chords, making it a great addition to your repertoire as you progress in your guitar journey. You can find more chords like this in our intermediate guitar chord tutorial.

Whether you're looking to enhance your rock, blues, or jazz progressions, the C 7sus4 chord can add a unique touch to your music. For more on chord progressions, check out our tutorials on 1-4-5 rock and blues chord progression and jazz chord progressions.

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