Gmaj7sus2 Piano Chord
An ethereal, open sound combining a major seventh with a suspended second. Without a third — neither major nor minor. An atmospheric chord for ambient and modern jazz.
Recommended voicing
G4 · A4 · D5 · F#5
With bass · rootless
Left hand
A3 · F#4
fingers 5–1
Right hand
Free
melody / improvisation
Jazz accompaniment with a bass player: the bass supplies the root, leaving the right hand free for melody or improvisation.
Notation for Gmaj7sus2 chord
Other names: G major 7th sus2
Music theory name: major seventh suspended second chord
Common name: G major 7th sus2 chord
Intervals and tones in Gmaj7sus2 chord
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| G | Root |
| A | Major 2nd |
| D | Perfect 5th |
| F# | Major 7th |
Inversions
1st inversion
A4 · D5 · F#5 · G5
2nd inversion
D5 · F#5 · G5 · A5