C sus4(b5)

The C sus4(b5) chord consists of the C (Perfect unison), F (Perfect fourth) and F# (Diminished fifth) notes.

Piano keyboard showing the notes for a C sus4(b5) chord

How to play the C sus4(b5) chord

  1. Find C (Root) on the piano keyboard
  2. Add F (Perfect fourth) — 5 semitones above C
  3. Add F# (Diminished fifth) — 6 semitones above C
  4. Press all 3 notes simultaneously to sound the C sus4(b5) chord

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