Triads · C# root / D♭
C#sus4 / D♭sus4
A suspended chord with the perfect 4th replacing the third. Creates tension.
Notes in C#sus4
C# / Db sits between C and D. A common key in jazz and pop — think Db major in many jazz standards.
Identify the Chord Quality on C#
Each chord below is played on C#. Listen and identify whether you heard C#sus4, C#m, C#7, or another quality — the hardest and most useful ear training skill.
Sus4 in All 12 Keys
Other Chords in C#
Related Triads
About the C#sus4 Chord
The C#sus4 chord is a sus4 chord built on C# (also written D♭sus4). It contains the notes Db, Gb, Ab — the root, third, and fifth.
A suspended chord with the perfect 4th replacing the third. Creates tension. Practising the C#sus4 chord across different voicings and contexts builds the harmonic recognition that lets you identify it instantly in any musical setting — whether in a band mix, a recording, or a live performance.