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C#7sus4 chord

C# dominant 7th suspended 4th · also written Db7sus4

C4
C#
F#
G#
B
C5

Want it in context? Open C#7sus4 on the full piano.

Notes

  • C#
    R
  • F#
    4
  • G#
    5
  • B
    b7

Formula: R – 4 – 5 – b7

C#7sus4 inversions

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

Root position C#7sus4

C4
C#
F#
G#
B
C5

1st inversion C#7sus4/F#

C4
F#
G#
B
C5
C#

2nd inversion C#7sus4/G#

C4
G#
B
C5
C#
F#

3rd inversion C#7sus4/B

C4
B
C5
C#
F#
G#

FAQ

What notes are in the C#7sus4 chord?

The C# dominant 7th suspended 4th chord (C#7sus4) has 4 notes: C#, F#, G# and B.

How do you play C#7sus4 on the piano?

Put your right hand on C#, F#, G# and B, 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).

Is C#7sus4 the same as Db7sus4?

Yes. C# and Db are the same key on the piano (enharmonic), so C#7sus4 and Db7sus4 sound the same.