G#maj7sus2 chord on piano
G Sharp Major Seventh Suspended Second, also written Abmaj7sus2. Notes: G#, A#, D# and G.
How to play G#maj7sus2
- Find G# just below middle C. That is the root.
- Add A#, D# and G above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-5. Left hand: 5-3-2-1.
Notes
G#maj7sus2 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
G# · A# · D# · G1st inversion
A# · D# · G · G#2nd inversion
D# · G · G# · A#3rd inversion
G · G# · A# · D#Notes and theory
The maj7sus2 swaps the third of a major seventh for a second, an open, ambient sound. The formula is 1 2 5 7. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled G#, A#, D# and F##; F## is the same key as G.
More G# chords
All G# piano chordsmajor seventh suspended second chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the G#maj7sus2 chord?
G#maj7sus2 (G sharp major seventh suspended second) is made of four notes: G# (root), A# (major second), D# (perfect fifth) and G (major seventh).
How do you play G#maj7sus2 on piano?
Play G#, A#, D# and G 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 G#maj7sus2?
Root position: G# A# D# G. 1st inversion: A# D# G G#. 2nd inversion: D# G G# A#. 3rd inversion: G 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.