About the C♯sus4 chord
A sus4 replaces the third with the fourth, which creates a pull back towards the plain chord. It is the classic chord for a rock intro that hangs before resolving. The symbol for it is C♯sus4. (also written D♭sus4)
How to play C♯sus4
- Lay your index finger flat across the top 5 strings at fret 4, pressing just behind the fret.
- Put your middle finger on the G string at fret 6.
- Put your ring finger on the B string at fret 7.
- Strum and don't play the low E string.
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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 C♯sus4. The Roman numeral under each one is its position in the key.
Other C♯ chords
C♯sus4 chord questions
What notes are in a C♯sus4 chord?
C♯sus4 is made of C♯, F♯ and G♯. In intervals that is 1, 4, 5 above the root, C♯.
What is the easiest way to play C♯sus4?
The first shape above is the most common one: x 4 4 6 7 4 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 C♯sus4 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.