C Sharp Suspended 4th (also written Dbsus4)
C#sus4 is made of 3 notes: C#, F# and G#. Here it is in root position, with C# at the bottom.
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| Note | Degree | Interval from C# |
|---|---|---|
| C# | 1 | root |
| F# | 4 | perfect 4th |
| G# | 5 | perfect 5th |
A sus4 chord replaces the 3rd with a perfect 4th. It sounds tense and unresolved, and it usually resolves back down to the major chord.