C#sus4
notes
The chord C#sus4 is made up of these notes:
C#
F#
G#
play
strum
The C# suspended fourth chord, often written as C#sus4, brings a fresh and unresolved feeling to music. It's built from three notes: C#, F#, and G#. This chord swaps the traditional third note for a fourth, which gives it a unique, open sound. Commonly used in pop and rock music, C#sus4 adds a sense of anticipation or suspense, making listeners feel like something exciting is just around the corner. It often appears as a stepping stone within chord progressions, creating tension before resolving to a more stable chord, like a major or minor, and adding an intriguing twist to the musical journey.
InversionsChord inversions refer to the different ways you can play a chord by rearranging the order of its notes. When a chord is inverted, one or more notes are shifted up an octave, changing the "bass" or lowest note of the chord. Even though the notes remain the same, the overall sound and feel of the chord changes depending on which note is the lowest.
Inversion 1
F#3
G#3
C#4
Inversion 2
G#3
C#4
F#4