Csus4 mandolin chord

How to play Csus4 on mandolin

The most common way, the first shape above: your index finger on the D string at the 3rd fret, your middle finger on the A string at the 3rd fret and your ring finger on the E string at the 3rd fret. Let the G string ring open.

From the G string 0 3 3 3 (x: not played, 0: open)

What notes are in Csus4?

Csus4, C suspended fourth, is C, F and G: the root (C), the perfect fourth (F) and the perfect fifth (G). Its formula is 1 4 5.

Where does Csus4 go?

Usually to C: the fourth, F, falls a half step to the third, E. Playing Csus4 then C is one of the oldest moves in music.

What is the difference between Csus4 and Csus2?

Csus4 puts F where the third would be, Csus2 puts D there. Both leave the third out.