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About the C#sus4 chord

To play C# suspended 4th, use the first shape above. Use your index finger to barre the 1st fret across the G and C strings. Place your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the E string and your pinky finger on the 4th fret of the A string. Strum all four strings and check that each one rings cleanly.

Root

C#

Quality

Suspended 4th

Notes

C# · F# · G#

How the C#sus4 chord works

C#

Root(1)

The home note. It gives the chord its name.

F#

Perfect fourth(4)

A suspended fourth that replaces the third.

G#

Perfect fifth(5)

Adds strength and stability.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you play C#sus4 on ukulele?

Use the first shape shown above. Use your index finger to barre the 1st fret across the G and C strings. Place your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the E string and your pinky finger on the 4th fret of the A string. Strum all four strings and check that each one rings cleanly.

What notes are in C#sus4?

C# suspended 4th contains three notes: C#, F#, and G# — the root, perfect fourth, and perfect fifth.

What makes C#sus4 a suspended 4th chord?

The F# forms a perfect fourth above C# and replaces the third, defining a suspended 4th chord.

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