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C♯maj7sus2/B♯ is the C♯ major 7th suspended 2nd / B♯ (3rd inversion) guitar chord with B♯ in the bass. 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. With B♯ in the bass, this voicing functions as the 3rd inversion of C♯ major 7th suspended 2nd.
Also written as C♯maj7sus2 and C♯M7sus2/B♯.
These are quick-start shapes for players who want the answer first and the deeper theory second.
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Each note below shows how the chord is built from its root. This is the theory layer underneath the fretboard shapes.
The root anchors the chord and defines its tonal center.
The second creates an open suspended feel without fully committing to major or minor.
The fifth reinforces stability and gives the chord its strong harmonic frame.
The major seventh adds a smooth, lush tension close to the root.
Every shape is shown with its diagram and exact fingering instructions.
C♯maj7sus2/B♯ uses the notes C♯, D♯, G♯, and B♯. Its interval formula is 1-2-5-7.
C♯maj7sus2/B♯ is also written as C♯maj7sus2 and C♯M7sus2/B♯.
Place the 1st finger on the 8th fret of the 3rd string. Place the 2nd finger on the 9th fret of the 2nd string. Place the 3rd finger on the 9th fret of the 1st string. Place the 4th finger on the 10th fret of the 4th string. Strum from the 4th string down.
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