Emaj7sus2 chord on piano
E Major Seventh Suspended Second. Notes: E, F#, B and D#.
How to play Emaj7sus2
- Find E at or above middle C. That is the root.
- Add F#, B and D# above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-5. Left hand: 5-3-2-1.
Notes
Eroot
F#2 · major second
B5 · perfect fifth
D#7 · major seventh
Emaj7sus2 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
E · F# · B · D#1st inversion
F# · B · D# · E2nd inversion
B · D# · E · F#3rd inversion
D# · E · F# · BNotes and theory
Eroot
F#2 · major second
B5 · perfect fifth
D#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 E chords
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Questions
What notes are in the Emaj7sus2 chord?
Emaj7sus2 (E major seventh suspended second) is made of four notes: E (root), F# (major second), B (perfect fifth) and D# (major seventh).
How do you play Emaj7sus2 on piano?
Play E, F#, B and D# 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 Emaj7sus2?
Root position: E F# B D#. 1st inversion: F# B D# E. 2nd inversion: B D# E F#. 3rd inversion: D# E F# B.
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.