C#sus4 guitar chord
The C#sus4 chord (C# suspended 4th) is built from the notes C#, F# and G#, formula 1–4–5.
- Notes
- C# F# G#
- Type
- suspended 4th
- Level
- Barre chord
Barre · fret 4Shape 1 of 3
x46674How to play C#sus4
The usual C#sus4 shape is a barre chord: your index finger presses fret 4 across several strings (x46674). Barre chords take practice, so start by getting each string to ring clearly before worrying about speed.
Full of tension that usually resolves back to the plain major chord.
Other ways to play it
Questions
What notes are in the C#sus4 chord?
C#sus4 contains C#, F# and G#. Its formula is 1–4–5.
Is C#sus4 hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is x46674. A shortcut: put a capo on fret 4 and play an open Asus4 shape.
What can I play instead of C#sus4?
C# is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when C#sus4 is too hard or too busy.