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Amaj7sus2/B guitar shapes

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A major 7th suspended 2nd / B (1st inversion) guitar chord diagram showing fretboard positions

About the chord

A major 7th suspended 2nd / B (1st inversion)

Amaj7sus2/B is the A major 7th suspended 2nd / B (1st inversion) guitar chord with B in the bass. It uses the notes A, B, E, and G♯ and the interval formula 1-2-5-7.

The A major 7th suspended 2nd major 7th suspended 2nd chord replaces the third with a major second B, generating an airy, open feel. The blend of the second B, fifth E, and major seventh G♯ creates a dreamy, expansive sound, perfect for modern jazz and ambient compositions. With B in the bass, this voicing functions as the 1st inversion of A major 7th suspended 2nd.

Also written as Amaj7sus2 and AM7sus2/B.

Root note: A
Bass note: B
Chord tones: 4
Playable shapes: 66

Chord tones

ABEG♯

Common guitar voicings

These are quick-start shapes for players who want the answer first and the deeper theory second.

Shape x22204

x22204

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  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 2nd fret of the 3rd string, 4th string, and 5th string in barre position.
  2. 2 Place the 3rd finger on the 4th fret of the 1st string.
  3. 3 Let the second string ring open.
  4. 4 Strum from the 5th string down.

Shape 777997

777997

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  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 7th fret of the 1st string, 4th string, 5th string, and 6th string in barre position.
  2. 2 Place the 3rd finger on the 9th fret of the 3rd string.
  3. 3 Place the 4th finger on the 9th fret of the 2nd string.
  4. 4 Strum from the 6th string down.

Notes & Intervals

Each note below shows how the chord is built from its root. This is the theory layer underneath the fretboard shapes.

A Unison (Root) 1

The root anchors the chord and defines its tonal center.

B Major Second 2

The second creates an open suspended feel without fully committing to major or minor.

E Perfect Fifth 5

The fifth reinforces stability and gives the chord its strong harmonic frame.

G♯ Major Seventh 7

The major seventh adds a smooth, lush tension close to the root.

Shape details

Every shape is shown with its diagram and exact fingering instructions.

Amaj7sus2/B shape x22204

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 2nd fret of the 3rd string, 4th string, and 5th string in barre position
  2. 2 Place the 3rd finger on the 4th fret of the 1st string
  3. 3 Let the second string ring open
  4. 4 Do not play the sixth string
  5. 5 Strum from the fifth string down to the first string

Amaj7sus2/B shape 777997

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 7th fret of the 1st string, 4th string, 5th string, and 6th string in barre position
  2. 2 Place the 3rd finger on the 9th fret of the 3rd string
  3. 3 Place the 4th finger on the 9th fret of the 2nd string
  4. 4 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

Amaj7sus2/B shape 709997

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 7th fret of the 6th string
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 7th fret of the 1st string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 9th fret of the 2nd string, 3rd string, and 4th string in barre position
  4. 4 Let the fifth string ring open
  5. 5 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

Amaj7sus2/B shape 777990

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 7th fret of the 4th string, 5th string, and 6th string in barre position
  2. 2 Place the 3rd finger on the 9th fret of the 3rd string
  3. 3 Place the 4th finger on the 9th fret of the 2nd string
  4. 4 Let the first string ring open
  5. 5 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

Amaj7sus2/B shape 707990

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 7th fret of the 6th string
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 7th fret of the 4th string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 9th fret of the 3rd string
  4. 4 Place the 4th finger on the 9th fret of the 2nd string
  5. 5 Let the fifth and first strings ring open
  6. 6 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

Amaj7sus2/B shape 709990

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 7th fret of the 6th string
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 9th fret of the 4th string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 9th fret of the 3rd string
  4. 4 Place the 4th finger on the 9th fret of the 2nd string
  5. 5 Let the fifth and first strings ring open
  6. 6 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

Amaj7sus2/B shape x22254

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 2nd fret of the 3rd string, 4th string, and 5th string in barre position
  2. 2 Place the 3rd finger on the 4th fret of the 1st string
  3. 3 Place the 4th finger on the 5th fret of the 2nd string
  4. 4 Do not play the sixth string
  5. 5 Strum from the fifth string down to the first string

Amaj7sus2/B shape 706404

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 4th fret of the 3rd string
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 4th fret of the 1st string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 6th fret of the 4th string
  4. 4 Place the 4th finger on the 7th fret of the 6th string
  5. 5 Let the fifth and second strings ring open
  6. 6 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

Quick answers

What notes are in Amaj7sus2/B?

Amaj7sus2/B uses the notes A, B, E, and G♯. Its interval formula is 1-2-5-7.

What is another name for Amaj7sus2/B?

Amaj7sus2/B is also written as Amaj7sus2 and AM7sus2/B.

How do you play Amaj7sus2/B on guitar?

Place the 1st finger on the 2nd fret of the 3rd string, 4th string, and 5th string in barre position. Place the 3rd finger on the 4th fret of the 1st string. Let the second string ring open. Strum from the 5th string down.

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