Finger Positions

Cmaj7sus4/C# diagram
Root Note C
Name C major seventh suspended fourth over C#
Intervals 1P-4P-5P-7M
Relative Minor Am
Notes C#, C, F, G, B
Aliases

How to play the Cmaj7sus4/C# Chord

The Cmaj7sus4/C# is a fundamental major 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 major seventh suspended fourth over C# is built using the 1P, 4P, 5P, 7M intervals. In the key of C Major, this chord functions as the I chord.

Common Progressions

In music composition, the Cmaj7sus4/C# 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 C#, C, F, G, B.

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the Cmaj7sus4/C# chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 61, 60, 65, 67, 71
Frequencies (Hz)

277.1826309768721, 261.6255653005986, 349.2282314330039, 391.99543598174927, 493.8833012561241