C sus4 guitar chord
How to play the C sus4 chord, written Csus4, on guitar. The shape is x 3 3 0 1 1 and it sounds the notesC – F – G — free to print or download below.

How to play the C sus4 chord
- Read the diagram. The dots show where to press. A circle above a string means play it open; an × means do not play that string. This shape is x 3 3 0 1 1 (from the low E string to the high E).
- Place your fingers. Lay your first finger flat across the barred fret, then add the remaining fingers as shown.
- Strum and check. Strum the 5 played strings and let each note ring cleanly. The chord sounds the notes C – F – G.
Notes in the C sus4 chord
The C sus4 chord contains the notes C – F – G. The diagram shows the common barre shape, x 3 3 0 1 1 from the lowest string to the highest.
C sus4 guitar chord — frequently asked questions
How do you play the C sus4 chord on guitar?
Use the shape x 3 3 0 1 1 (low E to high E): press the dots shown, play the 1 open string and mute the 1 marked with an ×. It sounds the notes C – F – G.
What notes are in the C sus4 chord?
The C sus4 chord (Csus4) contains the notes C – F – G.
Is the C sus4 guitar chord diagram free?
Yes — print it or download the PDF or PNG for free, with no account or sign-up.