C#sus4 chord
C# suspended 4th · also written Dbsus4
C4
C#
F#
G#
C5
Want it in context? Open C#sus4 on the full piano.
Notes
- C#R
- F#4
- G#5
Formula: R – 4 – 5
C#sus4 inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position C#sus4
C4
C#
F#
G#
C5
1st inversion C#sus4/F#
C4
F#
G#
C5
C#
2nd inversion C#sus4/G#
C4
G#
C5
C#
F#
More C# chords
Suspended 4th chords in other keys
FAQ
What notes are in the C#sus4 chord?
The C# suspended 4th chord (C#sus4) has 3 notes: C#, F# and G#.
How do you play C#sus4 on the piano?
Put your right hand on C#, F# and G#, 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 suspended 4th chord?
R – 4 – 5 (in semitones from the root: 0, 5, 7).
Is C#sus4 the same as Dbsus4?
Yes. C# and Db are the same key on the piano (enharmonic), so C#sus4 and Dbsus4 sound the same.