Csus4 chord

C suspended 4th

C

F

G

C5

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Notes

C
R
F
4
G
5

Formula: R – 4 – 5

Csus4 inversions

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

Root position Csus4

C

F

G

C5

1st inversion Csus4/F

C4

F

G

C

2nd inversion Csus4/G

C4

G

C

F

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FAQ

What notes are in the Csus4 chord?

The C suspended 4th chord (Csus4) has 3 notes: C, F and G.

How do you play Csus4 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).