Gmaj7sus2 chord on piano
G Major Seventh Suspended Second. Notes: G, A, D and F#.
How to play Gmaj7sus2
- Find G just below middle C. That is the root.
- Add A, D and F# above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-5. Left hand: 5-3-2-1.
Notes
Groot
A2 · major second
D5 · perfect fifth
F#7 · major seventh
Gmaj7sus2 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
G · A · D · F#1st inversion
A · D · F# · G2nd inversion
D · F# · G · A3rd inversion
F# · G · A · DNotes and theory
Groot
A2 · major second
D5 · perfect fifth
F#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 G chords
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Questions
What notes are in the Gmaj7sus2 chord?
Gmaj7sus2 (G major seventh suspended second) is made of four notes: G (root), A (major second), D (perfect fifth) and F# (major seventh).
How do you play Gmaj7sus2 on piano?
Play G, A, D and F# 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 Gmaj7sus2?
Root position: G A D F#. 1st inversion: A D F# G. 2nd inversion: D F# G A. 3rd inversion: F# G A D.
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.