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Chord chart for FM7sus2 Guitar Chord (F major 7th suspended 2nd): Notes, Shapes & How to Play | Guitar Wiz

F major 7th suspended 2nd guitar shapes

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F major 7th suspended 2nd guitar chord diagram showing fretboard positions
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About the chord

F major 7th suspended 2nd guitar chord

FM7sus2 is the F major 7th suspended 2nd guitar chord. It uses the notes F, G, C, and E and the interval formula 1-2-5-7.

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

Also written as Fmaj7sus2.

Root note: F
Quality: major 7th suspended 2nd
Chord tones: 4
Playable shapes: 124

Chord tones

FGCE

Common guitar voicings

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

Shape 1

1x2010

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  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 6th string.
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 1st fret of the 2nd string.
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 2nd fret of the 4th string.
  4. 4 Strum from the 6th string down.

Shape 2

1x2011

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  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 6th string.
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 1st fret of the 1st string and 2nd string in barre position.
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 2nd fret of the 4th 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.

F Unison (Root) 1

The root anchors the chord and defines its tonal center.

G Major Second 2

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

C Perfect Fifth 5

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

E Major Seventh 7

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

Quick answers

What notes are in FM7sus2?

FM7sus2 uses the notes F, G, C, and E. Its interval formula is 1-2-5-7.

What is another name for FM7sus2?

FM7sus2 is also written as Fmaj7sus2.

How do you play FM7sus2 on guitar?

Place the 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 6th string. Place the 2nd finger on the 1st fret of the 2nd string. Place the 3rd finger on the 2nd fret of the 4th string. Strum from the 6th string down.

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