Chord · Triads
Csus4 — C Suspended 4th
Csus4 is the C suspended 4th chord. It is built on the root C with perfect 4th (F) and perfect 5th (G) above it — the formula 1 4 5, sounding the notes C F G. On the piano it sits at C (octave 4) and above in the library's voicing; the same 3 notes in any octave are still Csus4.
- Root
- C
- Quality
- Suspended 4th
- Formula
- 1 4 5
- Notes
- C F G
On the keyboard
Right-hand fingering for this voicing: 1–4–5 (1 is the thumb).
The notes of Csus4
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C | root | C4 |
| 4 | F | perfect 4th | F4 |
| 5 | G | perfect 5th | G4 |
Other triads on C
Suspended 4th chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.