About the C7sus4 chord
A 7sus4 is a dominant seventh with the fourth in place of the third. It has a hollow, modern sound and is common in funk, fusion and pop. The symbol for it is C7sus4.
How to play C7sus4
- Lay your index finger flat across the top 5 strings at fret 3, pressing just behind the fret.
- Put your middle finger on the B string at fret 6.
- Strum and don't play the low E string.
1 index · 2 middle · 3 ring · 4 little
Chords in the key of C major
These are the chords built on each note of the C major scale, so they all sound good together with C7sus4. The Roman numeral under each one is its position in the key.
Other C chords
C7sus4 chord questions
What notes are in a C7sus4 chord?
C7sus4 is made of C, F, G and B♭. In intervals that is 1, 4, 5, ♭7 above the root, C.
What is the easiest way to play C7sus4?
The first shape above is the most common one: x 3 3 3 6 3 from the low E string to the high E, where x means don't play that string and 0 means play it open. Start there, and try the other shapes once it feels comfortable.
Is C7sus4 a barre chord?
The main shape uses a barre, where one finger holds down several strings at once. Press just behind the fret and roll the finger slightly onto its side.