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C major 7th suspended 2nd guitar shapes

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C major 7th suspended 2nd guitar chord diagram showing fretboard positions

About the chord

C major 7th suspended 2nd guitar chord

CM7sus2 is the C major 7th suspended 2nd guitar chord. It uses the notes C, D, G, and B and the interval formula 1-2-5-7.

The C major 7th suspended 2nd major 7th suspended 2nd chord replaces the third with a major second D, generating an airy, open feel. The blend of the second D, fifth G, and major seventh B creates a dreamy, expansive sound, perfect for modern jazz and ambient compositions.

Also written as Cmaj7sus2.

Root note: C
Quality: major 7th suspended 2nd
Chord tones: 4
Playable shapes: 122

Chord tones

CDGB

Common guitar voicings

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

Shape x30003

x30003

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

Shape x30403

x30403

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  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 3rd fret of the 5th string.
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 3rd fret of the 1st string.
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 4th fret of the 3rd string.
  4. 4 Let the fourth and second strings ring open.
  5. 5 Strum from the 5th 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.

C Unison (Root) 1

The root anchors the chord and defines its tonal center.

D Major Second 2

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

G Perfect Fifth 5

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

B 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.

C major 7th suspended 2nd shape x30003

How to play this shape

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

C major 7th suspended 2nd shape x30403

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 3rd fret of the 5th string
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 3rd fret of the 1st string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 4th fret of the 3rd string
  4. 4 Let the fourth and second strings ring open
  5. 5 Do not play the sixth string
  6. 6 Strum from the fifth string down to the first string

C major 7th suspended 2nd shape x30433

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 3rd fret of the 5th string
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 3rd fret of the 1st string and 2nd string in barre position
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 4th fret of the 3rd string
  4. 4 Let the fourth string ring open
  5. 5 Do not play the sixth string
  6. 6 Strum from the fifth string down to the first string

C major 7th suspended 2nd shape x35433

How to play this shape

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

C major 7th suspended 2nd shape x30503

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 3rd fret of the 5th string
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 3rd fret of the 1st string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 5th fret of the 3rd string
  4. 4 Let the fourth and second strings ring open
  5. 5 Do not play the sixth string
  6. 6 Strum from the fifth string down to the first string

C major 7th suspended 2nd shape 8x0007

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 7th fret of the 1st string
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 8th fret of the 6th string
  3. 3 Let the fourth, third, and second strings ring open
  4. 4 Do not play the fifth string
  5. 5 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

C major 7th suspended 2nd shape 8x0707

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 7th fret of the 3rd string
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 7th fret of the 1st string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 8th fret of the 6th string
  4. 4 Let the fourth and second strings ring open
  5. 5 Do not play the fifth string
  6. 6 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

C major 7th suspended 2nd shape 8x0087

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 7th fret of the 1st string
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 8th fret of the 6th string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 8th fret of the 2nd string
  4. 4 Let the fourth and third strings ring open
  5. 5 Do not play the fifth string
  6. 6 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

Quick answers

What notes are in CM7sus2?

CM7sus2 uses the notes C, D, G, and B. Its interval formula is 1-2-5-7.

What is another name for CM7sus2?

CM7sus2 is also written as Cmaj7sus2.

How do you play CM7sus2 on guitar?

Place the 1st finger on the 3rd fret of the 5th string. Place the 2nd finger on the 3rd fret of the 1st string. Let the fourth, third, and second strings ring open. Strum from the 5th string down.

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