C#sus4 Piano 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.
Recommended voicing
C#4 · F#4 · Ab4
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 |
Inversions
1st inversion
F#4 · Ab4 · C#5
2nd inversion
Ab4 · C#5 · F#5