root position: Csus4
C – F – G · RH 1-3-5, LH 5-3-1
Csus4 Piano Chord
The C sus4 chord (Csus4) is made of the notes C, F and G. Its formula is 1 – 4 – 5.
Notes in Csus4
| Note | Formula | Interval from root |
|---|---|---|
| C | 1 | root |
| F | 4 | perfect 4th |
| G | 5 | perfect 5th |
How to play Csus4 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).
Csus4 inversions
1st inversion: Csus4/F
F – G – C · RH 1-2-5, LH 5-3-1
2nd inversion: Csus4/G
G – C – F · RH 1-3-5, LH 5-2-1
Other names for Csus4
Csus4 is also written as Csus.
Keys that contain Csus4
Csus4 is not one of the basic chords of any major or minor key. It is usually used as a passing or colour chord.