Amaj7sus2 chord on guitar
A Major Seventh Suspended Second. Notes: A, B, E and G#.
How to play Amaj7sus2
- Put your index finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 1 (G#).
- Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 2 (E).
- Let the open A, B and high E strings ring.
- Don't play the low E string: skip it or mute it with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the A string down.
Lowest note: A (the root)Strings played: 5 of 6Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play Amaj7sus2
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EasyNotes and theory
Aroot
B2 · major second
E5 · perfect fifth
G#7 · major seventh
The maj7sus2 swaps the third of a major seventh for a second, an open, ambient sound. The formula is 1 2 5 7.
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Questions
What notes are in the Amaj7sus2 chord?
Amaj7sus2 (A major seventh suspended second) is made of four notes: A (root), B (major second), E (perfect fifth) and G# (major seventh).
How do you play Amaj7sus2 on guitar?
The easiest Amaj7sus2 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 1 (G#). Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 2 (E). Let the open A, B and high E strings ring.
Is Amaj7sus2 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 2 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a major seventh suspended second chord sound like?
The maj7sus2 swaps the third of a major seventh for a second, an open, ambient sound.