Finger Positions

C7sus4#5/A diagram
Root Note C
Name C seventh suspended fourth sharp fifth over A
Intervals 1P-4P-5A-7m
Relative Minor Am
Notes A, C, F, G#, Bb
Aliases

How to play the C7sus4#5/A Chord

The C7sus4#5/A is a fundamental dominant chord in guitar music. To play this chord correctly, ensure your fingers are placed precisely on the frets indicated in the diagram above.

Music Theory Analysis

From a theoretical perspective, the C seventh suspended fourth sharp fifth over A is built using the 1P, 4P, 5A, 7m intervals. In the key of C Major, this chord functions as the I chord.

Common Progressions

In music composition, the C7sus4#5/A chord is often used to create tension or resolution.

I-V-vi-IV

C G Am F

vi-IV-I-V

Am F C G

The Diatonic Family

Understanding the "family" of chords that belong to C helps with transposition and ear training.

Triads

Scale Compatibility

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* 0 scales found containing the notes A, C, F, G#, Bb.

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the C7sus4#5/A chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 69, 60, 65, 68, 70
Frequencies (Hz)

440, 261.6255653005986, 349.2282314330039, 415.3046975799451, 466.1637615180899