C#sus4 Guitar Chord
A tense sound with a natural pull to resolve to the major chord. Classic for guitar riffs and intros — made famous by songs like "Pinball Wizard" by The Who.
Strings
X–4–4–1–2–X
Notation for C#sus4 chord
Other names: C# suspended 4th
Music theory name: suspended fourth chord
Common name: C# sus4 chord
Intervals and tones in C#sus4 chord
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| C# | Root |
| F# | Perfect 4th |
| Ab | Perfect 5th |
All Variations
Open
X–4–4–1–2–X
Fret 4
4–4–6–6–7–4
Fret 6
9–X–6–6–7–9
Fret 9
9–11–11–11–9–9