Csus guitar chord (C Suspended 4th)

Symbols: sus, sus4

Steps: 1-4-5

Notes: C-F-G

The C suspended 4th chord replaces the third with the perfect fourth, giving it a suspended and unresolved quality. With the notes C, F and G, this chord creates tension and anticipation, making it perfect for dynamic transitions. Below, you'll find six variations how to play the "C sus" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

Csus guitar chord - variation 1
  • Press down on the B (2nd) string at the 1st fret using your index finger
  • Press the D (4th) string on the 3rd fret with your pinky
  • Place your ring finger on the A (5th) string at the 3rd fret and press down
  • Strum from the 5th string to the 2nd strings

Variation 2

Csus guitar chord - variation 2
  • Place a barre using your index finger on the 3rd fret from the 1st to the 5th strings
  • Stretch out your pinky to the 6th fret of the B (2nd) string and press down
  • Press down on the G (3rd) string at the 5th fret using your ring finger
  • Position your middle finger on the D (4th) string at the 5th fret and press down
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 3

Csus guitar chord - variation 3
  • Stretch out your pinky to the 8th fret of the E (1st) string and press down
  • Place your middle finger on the B (2nd) string at the 6th fret and press down
  • Place a barre using your index finger on the 5th fret from the 3rd to the 4th strings
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 4

Csus guitar chord - variation 4
  • Barre the 8th fret with your index finger, extending over all the strings
  • Press down on the G (3rd) string at the 10th fret using your pinky
  • Position your ring finger on the D (4th) string at the 10th fret and press down
  • With your middle finger, press down on the A (5th) string at the 10th fret
  • To play the chord, strum all the strings

Variation 5

Csus guitar chord - variation 5
  • Apply a barre with your index finger across the 8th fret, covering the 1st to the 2nd strings
  • Position your pinky on the G (3rd) string at the 10th fret and press down
  • With your ring finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 10th fret
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 6

Csus guitar chord - variation 6
  • Apply a barre with your pinky across the 13th fret, covering the 1st to the 2nd strings
  • Use your ring finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 12th fret
  • Position your index finger on the D (4th) string at the 10th fret and press down
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string