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C7sus4 chord

C dominant 7th suspended 4th

C
F
G
Bb
C5

Want it in context? Open C7sus4 on the full piano.

Notes

  • C
    R
  • F
    4
  • G
    5
  • Bb
    b7

Formula: R – 4 – 5 – b7

C7sus4 inversions

The same notes, with a different note in the bass.

Root position C7sus4

C
F
G
Bb
C5

1st inversion C7sus4/F

C4
F
G
Bb
C

2nd inversion C7sus4/G

C4
G
Bb
C
F

3rd inversion C7sus4/Bb

C4
Bb
C
F
G

FAQ

What notes are in the C7sus4 chord?

The C dominant 7th suspended 4th chord (C7sus4) has 4 notes: C, F, G and Bb.

How do you play C7sus4 on the piano?

Put your right hand on C, F, G and Bb, starting from C. A common fingering for three-note chords is thumb (1), middle finger (3) and little finger (5).

What is the formula of a dominant 7th suspended 4th chord?

R – 4 – 5 – b7 (in semitones from the root: 0, 5, 7, 10).