Cmaj7sus2 chord on guitar
C Major Seventh Suspended Second. Notes: C, D, G and B.
How to play Cmaj7sus2
- Put your index finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 3 (C).
- Put your middle finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 3 (G).
- Let the open D, G and B 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: C (the root)Strings played: 5 of 6Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play Cmaj7sus2
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyOpen position
EasyOpen position
MediumBarre at fret 3
MediumNotes and theory
Croot
D2 · major second
G5 · perfect fifth
B7 · 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 Cmaj7sus2 chord?
Cmaj7sus2 (C major seventh suspended second) is made of four notes: C (root), D (major second), G (perfect fifth) and B (major seventh).
How do you play Cmaj7sus2 on guitar?
The easiest Cmaj7sus2 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 3 (C). Put your middle finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 3 (G). Let the open D, G and B strings ring.
Is Cmaj7sus2 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.