Chord · 6ths & Adds
C6sus4 — C 6th Sus 4
C6sus4 is the C 6th sus 4 chord. It is built on the root C with perfect 4th (F), perfect 5th (G) and major 6th (A) above it — the formula 1 4 5 6, sounding the notes C F G A. On the piano it sits at C (octave 4) and above in the library's voicing; the same 4 notes in any octave are still C6sus4.
- Root
- C
- Quality
- 6th Sus 4
- Formula
- 1 4 5 6
- Notes
- C F G A
On the keyboard
The notes of C6sus4
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C | root | C4 |
| 4 | F | perfect 4th | F4 |
| 5 | G | perfect 5th | G4 |
| 6 | A | major 6th | A4 |
Other 6ths & adds on C
6th Sus 4 chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.