Finger Positions

Root Note C

Name C suspended fourth sharp fifth over E

Intervals 1P-4P-5A

Relative Minor Am

Notes E, C, F, G#

Aliases

How to play the Csus4#5/E Chord

The Csus4#5/E is a fundamental suspended 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 suspended fourth sharp fifth over E is built using the 1P, 4P, 5A intervals. In the key of C Major, this chord functions as the I chord.

Common Progressions

In music composition, the Csus4#5/E 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

C Dm Em F G Am Bdim

7ths

Cmaj7 Dm7 Em7 Fmaj7 G7 Am7 Bm7b5

Scale Compatibility

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

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the Csus4#5/E chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 64, 60, 65, 68

Frequencies (Hz)

329.6275569128699, 261.6255653005986, 349.2282314330039, 415.3046975799451