Fmaj7sus2 chord on guitar
F Major Seventh Suspended Second. Notes: F, G, C and E.
How to play Fmaj7sus2
- Put your index finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 1 (C).
- Put your ring finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 3 (F).
- Let the open G and high E strings ring.
- Don't play the low E and A strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the D string down.
Lowest note: F (the root)Strings played: 4 of 6Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play Fmaj7sus2
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 3
MediumBarre at fret 5
HardBarre at fret 8
HardNotes and theory
Froot
G2 · major second
C5 · perfect fifth
E7 · 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 Fmaj7sus2 chord?
Fmaj7sus2 (F major seventh suspended second) is made of four notes: F (root), G (major second), C (perfect fifth) and E (major seventh).
How do you play Fmaj7sus2 on guitar?
The easiest Fmaj7sus2 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 1 (C). Put your ring finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 3 (F). Let the open G and high E strings ring.
Is Fmaj7sus2 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.