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C dominant seventh suspended fourth · Frets 8–10
C7sus4 bass chord
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How to play C7sus4 on bass
The most common way, the first shape above: your index finger on the E string at the 8th fret, your middle finger on the A string at the 8th fret, your ring finger on the D string at the 8th fret and your little finger on the G string at the 10th fret.
From the E string 8 8 8 10 (x: not played, 0: open)
What notes are in C7sus4?
C7sus4, C dominant seventh suspended fourth, is C, F, G and B♭: the root (C), the perfect fourth (F), the perfect fifth (G) and the minor seventh (B♭). Its formula is 1 4 5 ♭7.
Where does C7sus4 go?
Usually to C7, F falling to E, and on to F. On its own it is the open, floating sound of a lot of folk and pop.
More C chords on bass
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Dominant seventh suspended fourth chords in every key
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C7sus4 on other instruments
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