Suspension release
Let the suspended sound resolve back to the stable major chord on the same root.
Guitar chord companion
C 9sus4 Chord
Learn the C 9sus4 chord on guitar with chord tones, intervals, and interactive fretboard shapes.
1C4F5Gb7Bb9D
Playable C 9sus4 Chord voicings
Start with these chord-box shapes, then use the full fretboard below to see every chord tone.
C shape, open position
Low to high strings: x 3 3 3 3 1
A shape, fret 3
Low to high strings: x 3 3 3 3 3
G shape, fret 5
Low to high strings: 8 8 5 7 6 6
E shape, fret 8
Low to high strings: 8 10 8 10 8 10
D shape, fret 10
Low to high strings: x x 10 10 11 10
Full fretboard map
Every C 9sus4 Chord chord tone across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
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Common progressions using C 9sus4
Try these progressions to hear the chord in context instead of treating it as an isolated shape.
Pop lift
Use suspension before the V chord to create lift without changing key center.
Chord Tones
| Degree | Interval | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | R | C |
| 4 | 4 | F |
| 5 | 5 | G |
| b7 | b7 | Bb |
| 9 | 2 | D |
Formula
R – 4 – 5 – b7 – 2