C7sus4 guitar chord (C Dominant 7th Suspended 4th)

Symbols: 7sus4, 7sus

Steps: 1-4-5-b7

Notes: C-F-G-Bb

The C 7sus4 chord is a dominant seventh suspended fourth, featuring the notes C, F, G and Bb. This chord omits the third and instead includes the root, perfect fourth, perfect fifth, and minor seventh. The unique suspended quality adds a rich, unresolved sound to your playing, making it perfect for creating tension and drama in progressions. Below, you'll find three variations how to play the "C 7sus4" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1
C7sus4 guitar chord - variation 1
  • Barre the 3rd fret with your index finger, extending over the 1st to the 5th strings
  • Stretch out your pinky to the 6th fret of the B (2nd) string and press down
  • Position your ring finger on the D (4th) string at the 5th fret and press down
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 2
C7sus4 guitar chord - variation 2
  • Apply a barre with your index finger across the 8th fret, covering all the strings
  • Position your pinky on the G (3rd) string at the 10th fret and press down
  • With your ring finger, press down on the A (5th) string at the 10th fret
  • Now, strum all the strings

Variation 3
C7sus4 guitar chord - variation 3
  • Stretch out your pinky to the 13th fret of the E (1st) string and press down
  • Position your middle finger on the B (2nd) string at the 11th fret and press down
  • Press down on the G (3rd) string at the 12th fret using your ring finger
  • With your index finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 10th fret
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

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