C7sus4 guitar chord
The C7sus4 chord (C 7th suspended 4th) is built from the notes C, F, G and Bb, formula 1–4–5–b7.
- Notes
- C F G Bb
- Type
- 7th suspended 4th
- Level
- Advanced
Barre · fret 3Shape 1 of 2
x35363How to play C7sus4
The usual C7sus4 shape is a barre chord: your index finger presses fret 3 across several strings (x35363). 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
C7sus4
Barre · fret 8
Questions
What notes are in the C7sus4 chord?
C7sus4 contains C, F, G and Bb. Its formula is 1–4–5–b7.
Is C7sus4 hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is x35363. A shortcut: put a capo on fret 3 and play an open A7sus4 shape.
What can I play instead of C7sus4?
Csus4 is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when C7sus4 is too hard or too busy.