What is a Csus4 Chord?
Csus4
Csus4 Suspended 4th
String-by-String
E
×
A
3
D
3
G
0
B
1
e
1
Csus4 Suspended 4th is a suspended fourth chord with the root C, perfect fourth F, and perfect fifth G. It creates anticipation and tension, often resolving to the major chord.
Intervals
RootPerfect 4thPerfect 5th
Notes
CFG
Why does Csus4 sound bright and suspended?
The Csus4 Suspended 4th chord gets its bright and suspended character from the combination of its root, perfect 4th, perfect 5th. The specific intervals between the notes C, F, Gcreate the harmonic tension and color that define this chord's unique sonic signature.
How to use Csus4?
Csus4 is commonly used in progressions across many genres. Try substituting it where you would normally play a standard C chord for added harmonic interest. It pairs well with other chords in the key of C and can serve as both a foundation and a color chord depending on the context.