C#7sus4 guitar chord
The C#7sus4 chord (C# 7th suspended 4th) is built from the notes C#, F#, G# and B, formula 1–4–5–b7.
- Notes
- C# F# G# B
- Type
- 7th suspended 4th
- Level
- Barre chord
Barre · fret 4Shape 1 of 3
x46474How to play C#7sus4
The usual C#7sus4 shape is a barre chord: your index finger presses fret 4 across several strings (x46474). Barre chords take practice, so start by getting each string to ring clearly before worrying about speed.
A suspended dominant sound used a lot in soul, gospel and funk.
Other ways to play it
Questions
What notes are in the C#7sus4 chord?
C#7sus4 contains C#, F#, G# and B. Its formula is 1–4–5–b7.
Is C#7sus4 hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is x46474. A shortcut: put a capo on fret 4 and play an open A7sus4 shape.
What can I play instead of C#7sus4?
C#sus4 is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when C#7sus4 is too hard or too busy.