C#7sus4 Guitar Chord
C#7sus4 is a four-note dominant seventh suspended fourth chord built from C#, F#, G#, B. Replacing the third of a dominant seventh with a perfect fourth creates an unresolved, floating tension. It is a defining sound of funk, widely used in pop, rock, and gospel.
4 ways to play C#7sus4
Notes
Intervals
C# (Root), F# (Perfect 4th), G# (Perfect 5th), B (Minor 7th)
Notes in the C# Dominant 7th Sus4 Chord
The C# Dominant 7th Sus4 chord is built from 4 notes: C#, F#, G#, B. It is a dominant 7th sus4 chord — built from a root, perfect fourth, perfect fifth, and minor seventh — no third is present. On guitar, these notes are voiced across multiple strings simultaneously to create the full chord sound. Depending on the voicing, some notes may be doubled in different octaves to fill out the sound.
Common Chord Progressions with C#7sus4
C# Dominant 7th Sus4 appears in many common progressions. Here are the most-used patterns when C#7sus4 is the tonic chord:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the C# Dominant 7th Sus4 chord?
The C# Dominant 7th Sus4 chord is made up of C#, F#, G#, B. These 4 notes form a four-note chord structure.
What key is the C# Dominant 7th Sus4 chord in?
C# Dominant 7th Sus4 is a less common chord that doesn't appear as a diatonic chord in the standard 12 major keys, but is used as a borrowed or chromatic chord in many styles.
How do I play the C#7sus4 chord on guitar?
Place your fingers on the guitar fretboard according to the diagram above. The numbered dots show finger placement (1 = index, 2 = middle, 3 = ring, 4 = pinky), "O" means play the string open, and "X" means mute that string.
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