The C suspended 4th (Csus4) chord is a common variation of the regular C major chord that creates a bright, shimmery sound. It’s frequently used in pop, rock, folk, and countless other guitar styles to add color and harmonic interest.
How to Play Csus4 Chords on Guitar
To play Csus4, take a standard C major chord shape but replace the 3rd (E) with the 4th (F) note of the scale. This gives you the notes C-F-G instead of C-E-G.
Alternate Versions of Csus4