Fmaj7sus2 chord on piano
F Major Seventh Suspended Second. Notes: F, G, C and E.
How to play Fmaj7sus2
- Find F at or above middle C. That is the root.
- Add G, C and E above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-5. Left hand: 5-3-2-1.
Notes
Froot
G2 · major second
C5 · perfect fifth
E7 · major seventh
Fmaj7sus2 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
F · G · C · E1st inversion
G · C · E · F2nd inversion
C · E · F · G3rd inversion
E · F · G · CNotes 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 piano?
Play F, G, C and E 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 Fmaj7sus2?
Root position: F G C E. 1st inversion: G C E F. 2nd inversion: C E F G. 3rd inversion: E F G C.
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.