How do you play the C maj7(sus)/F chord?

To play the C maj7(sus)/F chord on piano, play the C maj7(sus) chord (C, G and B) with F as the lowest bass note. Place the F note below the other chord tones. Slash chords specify a particular bass note different from the chord root.

What notes are in the C maj7(sus)/F chord?

The C maj7(sus)/F chord uses the 3 notes of the C maj7(sus) chord — C (Perfect unison), G (Perfect fifth) and B (Major seventh) — with F played as the bass note in the lowest register.

What is a slash chord?

A slash chord (or compound chord) is written as Chord/Bass and specifies both a chord and a bass note. The note to the right of the slash is played as the lowest note. The C maj7(sus)/F chord means a C maj7(sus) chord with F in the bass.

C maj7(sus)/F

The C maj7(sus) chord consists of the C (Perfect unison), G (Perfect fifth) and B (Major seventh) notes, with F as the bass note.

How to play the C maj7(sus)/F chord

Play F as the lowest bass note in the left hand
Find C (Root) on the piano keyboard
Add G (Perfect fifth) — 7 semitones above C
Add B (Major seventh) — 11 semitones above C
Press all 4 notes simultaneously to sound the C maj7(sus)/F chord

Related chords with different root

G 7(add11)(no5)