root position: C#sus4
C♯ – F♯ – G♯ · RH 1-3-5, LH 5-3-1
C#sus4 Piano Chord
The C sharp sus4 chord (C♯sus4) is made of the notes C♯, F♯ and G♯. Its formula is 1 – 4 – 5.
Notes in C♯sus4
| Note | Formula | Interval from root |
|---|---|---|
| C♯ | 1 | root |
| F♯ | 4 | perfect 4th |
| G♯ | 5 | perfect 5th |
How to play C♯sus4 on piano
- Right hand: fingers 1-3-5
- Left hand: fingers 5-3-1
Fingers are numbered from the thumb (1) to the little finger (5).
C♯sus4 inversions
1st inversion: C#sus4/F#
F♯ – G♯ – C♯ · RH 1-2-5, LH 5-3-1
2nd inversion: C#sus4/G#
G♯ – C♯ – F♯ · RH 1-3-5, LH 5-2-1
Other names for C#sus4
C♯sus4 is also written as C♯sus4, C#sus, C♯sus, Dbsus4, D♭sus4, Dbsus, D♭sus.
Keys that contain C♯sus4
C♯sus4 is not one of the basic chords of any major or minor key. It is usually used as a passing or colour chord.