C sus4 chord on piano
Csus4 · Csus — the third replaced by the fourth: a suspended sound that usually resolves to major.
| Notes | C – F – G |
|---|---|
| Formula | 1 – 4 – 5 |
| Symbols | Csus4, Csus |
| Fingering (root position) | Right hand 1 3 5 · Left hand 5 3 1 |
How to play C sus4 on the piano
Start on C (middle C is a good place). Add the fourth (F) and the fifth (G). With the right hand use fingers 1 3 5; with the left hand 5 3 1. Press the keys together for the chord, or one after another for an arpeggio.
Inversions
The same notes in a different order: the lowest note changes, the chord stays C sus4. Inversions let you move between chords with small steps.
Root position
C – F – G · RH 1 3 5 · LH 5 3 1
1st inversion
F – G – C · RH 1 2 5 · LH 5 3 1
2nd inversion
G – C – F · RH 1 3 5 · LH 5 2 1
Other C chords
C majorC minorC diminishedC augmentedC sus2C6C7C major seventhC minor seventhC diminished seventhC half-diminished
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