How do you play the C sus(#4) chord?

To play the C sus(#4) chord on piano, press the following keys simultaneously: C (Perfect unison), F# (Diminished fifth) and G (Perfect fifth). Find these notes on the piano keyboard and press them all at the same time to sound the C sus(#4) chord.

What notes are in the C sus(#4) chord?

The C sus(#4) chord consists of 3 notes: C, F# and G. These notes together form the C sus(#4) chord.

What intervals make up the C sus(#4) chord?

The C sus(#4) chord contains the following intervals from its root note (C): C (Perfect unison), F# (Diminished fifth) and G (Perfect fifth).

C sus(#4)

The C sus(#4) chord consists of the C (Perfect unison), F# (Diminished fifth) and G (Perfect fifth) notes.

How to play the C sus(#4) chord

Find C (Root) on the piano keyboard
Add F# (Diminished fifth) — 6 semitones above C
Add G (Perfect fifth) — 7 semitones above C
Press all 3 notes simultaneously to sound the C sus(#4) chord

Related chords with different root

F# Viennese trichord

Related slash chords

G maj7(no3)/C