Csus4 chord (C suspended fourth) on piano
Csus4 (C suspended fourth) has three notes: C, F and G. Its formula is 1, 4, 5. In major keys, Csus4 is the Isus4 chord in C major, the IIsus4 in Bb major, the IIIsus4 in Ab major, the Vsus4 in F major and the VIsus4 in Eb major.
Csus4 inversions and fingering
C F G · RH 1-3-5 · LH 5-2-1
F G C · RH 1-2-5 · LH 5-3-1
G C F · RH 1-2-5 · LH 5-2-1
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| Symbol | Csus4 |
|---|---|
| Also written | Csus |
| Notes | C F G |
| Formula | 1 4 5 |
| Intervals | root, perfect fourth, perfect fifth |
| Type | Suspended fourth chord |
Csus4 across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: C3 (1), F3 (4), G3 (5), C4 (1), F4 (4), G4 (5), C5 (1).
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Questions
What notes are in the Csus4 chord?
Csus4 (C suspended fourth) has three notes: C, F and G. Its formula is 1, 4, 5. C is the root, F is the perfect fourth and G is the perfect fifth.
How do you play Csus4 on piano?
Play C, F and G together. Root position: C F G · RH 1-3-5 · LH 5-2-1.
What key is Csus4 in?
In major keys, Csus4 is the Isus4 chord in C major, the IIsus4 in Bb major, the IIIsus4 in Ab major, the Vsus4 in F major and the VIsus4 in Eb major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What does sus mean in Csus4?
Suspended: the 3rd is replaced by the 4th, F. With no 3rd, Csus4 is neither major nor minor, and it usually resolves to C or Cm.