C 7sus4
Notes:C – F – G – Bb
Formula:R-P4-P5-m7
Intervals:P1-P4-P5-m7
Scale Degrees:1-4-5-b7
Introduction
The C 7sus4 piano chord (C7sus4) consists of the notes C, F, G, Bb. Formula: R-P4-P5-m7 | Scale degrees: 1-4-5-b7.
Notes
C 7sus4 Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | C4 – F4 – G4 – Bb4 |
| 1st Inversion | F4 – G4 – Bb4 – C5 |
| 2nd Inversion | G4 – Bb4 – C5 – F5 |
| 3rd Inversion | Bb4 – C5 – F5 – G5 |
Key Signature
The key of C 7sus4 has No sharps or flats.
Theory: Intervals
Formula: R-P4-P5-m7
Intervals: P1-P4-P5-m7
The C 7sus4 is built by stacking intervals from the root note. The formula R-P4-P5-m7 describes the scale degrees used. The intervals P1-P4-P5-m7 show the distance between each note in the chord.
C 7sus4 — Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the C 7sus4 chord?
The C 7sus4 chord (C7sus4) contains 4 notes: C, F, G, Bb. Formula: R-P4-P5-m7.
How is C7sus4 used in music?
C7sus4 is used in jazz, fusion, and contemporary music to add harmonic color. It appears as a dominant or tonic chord depending on context.
What is the scale degree formula for C7sus4?
C7sus4 uses scale degrees 1-4-5-b7, giving it its distinctive sound.
Practice Tips
- Start by placing your thumb on C and spacing remaining fingers across the chord.
- Practice C7sus4 slowly with separate hands before combining.
- Listen carefully to the tension created by the altered tones in this chord.
- Try voicing C7sus4 in different octaves to find the most comfortable position.
- Resolve C7sus4 to a nearby chord to hear its function in context.