Accessible Page: Csus4 Guitar Chord Diagrams | C Suspended Fourth

This page provides an accessible, text-only version of the C sus4 guitar chord, designed for use with screen-reader software.

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Chord Shapes

There are 3 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Let the G string play without pressing any fret
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the B string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 3 of the A string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 3 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 3 of the A and high E strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 5 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 5 of the G 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, A, B and high E strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 10 of the D 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 sus4 Description

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!

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