Csus4 Guitar Chord Diagrams | C Suspended Fourth
Welcome to our tutorial on the C sus4 chord. This chord is part of the suspended chords family, which are unique because they don't contain the third. Instead, the C sus4 chord is composed of the notes C, F, and G, and is built using the intervals 1, 4, and 5. To put it in simpler terms, these intervals are known as the Root, Perfect Fourth, and Perfect Fifth.
If you're new to understanding intervals and how they build chords, you might want to visit our tutorial on building chords by stacking intervals. This will provide you with a solid foundation in music theory and make learning chords like the C sus4 much easier.
For those who are already familiar with intervals, you'll know that the Perfect Fourth and Perfect Fifth are key to creating the unique sound of the C sus4 chord. You can learn more about these and other intervals in our fretboard intervals tutorial.
Learning the C sus4 chord is a great step for those looking to advance beyond beginner chords. It's a common chord used in a variety of music genres, and understanding how to play it can open up a new world of song possibilities. If you're interested in diving deeper into the world of suspended chords, check out our suspended chords tutorial.
Finally, once you've mastered the C sus4 chord, you can use our interactive tool to analyze chord shapes shown on the fretboard. This is a great way to test your knowledge and ensure you're playing the chord correctly.
We hope this introduction has given you a good understanding of the C sus4 chord. Now, let's dive into the tutorial and learn how to play this beautiful chord!
Notes in the C sus4 chord:
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Chord formula for the Suspended Fourth chord:
Fingerings for the Csus4 guitar chord
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Position 1
Open
Position 2
BarreMovable
Position 3
BarreMovable
You can find more shapes in our all guitar chords online library. If you prefer a printable pdf, download the Free Guitar Chords Chart Pdf
Play This Chord With Other Roots
C sus4 | D sus4 | E sus4 | F sus4 | G sus4 | A sus4 | B sus4 | C#sus4 | D#sus4 | F#sus4 | G#sus4 | A#sus4 | Absus4 | Bbsus4 | Dbsus4 | Ebsus4 | Gbsus4
Chord tones in the C sus4 chord
Pick some of the tones from the fretboard map below and play this chord in new ways.