Dmaj7sus2 chord on piano
D Major Seventh Suspended Second. Notes: D, E, A and C#.
How to play Dmaj7sus2
- Find D at or above middle C. That is the root.
- Add E, A and C# above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-5. Left hand: 5-3-2-1.
Notes
Droot
E2 · major second
A5 · perfect fifth
C#7 · major seventh
Dmaj7sus2 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
D · E · A · C#1st inversion
E · A · C# · D2nd inversion
A · C# · D · E3rd inversion
C# · D · E · ANotes and theory
Droot
E2 · major second
A5 · perfect fifth
C#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.
More D chords
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Questions
What notes are in the Dmaj7sus2 chord?
Dmaj7sus2 (D major seventh suspended second) is made of four notes: D (root), E (major second), A (perfect fifth) and C# (major seventh).
How do you play Dmaj7sus2 on piano?
Play D, E, A and C# together. With the right hand use fingers 1-2-3-5; with the left hand use 5-3-2-1.
What are the inversions of Dmaj7sus2?
Root position: D E A C#. 1st inversion: E A C# D. 2nd inversion: A C# D E. 3rd inversion: C# D E A.
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.