Csus4 guitar chord
The Csus4 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 3Shape 1 of 3
x35563How to play Csus4
The usual Csus4 shape is a barre chord: your index finger presses fret 3 across several strings (x35563). 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 Csus4 chord?
Csus4 contains C, F and G. Its formula is 1–4–5.
Is Csus4 hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is x35563. A shortcut: put a capo on fret 3 and play an open Asus4 shape.
What can I play instead of Csus4?
C is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when Csus4 is too hard or too busy.