All 5 ways to play Csus4 on guitar
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x33011 open position -
88x068 open position -
x33013 open position -
x35563 at the 3rd fret -
8-10-10-10-8-8 at the 8th fret
Diagrams: strings run from the lowest on the left; X = don't play, O = open string, numbers = fingers (1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 little finger).
How to play Csus4 on guitar
Main shape: x33011 (open position).
- Lay your index finger (1) flat across the strings from the B (2nd) to the high E (1st) string at the 1st fret (a barre).
- Put your ring finger (3) on the 3rd fret of the A (5th) string.
- Put your little finger (4) on the 3rd fret of the D (4th) string.
- Let the G (3rd) string ring open (marked O).
- Don't play the low E (6th) string (marked X).
- Strum from the A (5th) string down (5 strings).
Csus4 notes and intervals
| Note | Formula | Interval from the root |
|---|---|---|
| C | 1 | root |
| F | 4 | perfect 4th |
| G | 5 | perfect 5th |
Inversions: the same notes with another one in the bass, written as slash chords: Csus4/G (2nd inversion).
Csus4 on piano and ukulele
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Csus4 on piano C – F – G -
Csus4 on ukulele 0013
Which keys use Csus4?
Csus4 is not one of the seven basic triads or 7th chords of a key, but all its notes (C, F and G) are in the scales of C major, A minor, F major, D minor, B♭ major and G minor, so it fits songs in those keys.