C maj9(sus2)

The C maj9(sus2) chord consists of the C (Perfect unison), G (Perfect fifth), B (Major seventh) and D (Major ninth) notes.

Piano keyboard showing the notes for a C maj9(sus2) chord

How to play the C maj9(sus2) chord

  1. Find C (Root) on the piano keyboard
  2. Add G (Perfect fifth) — 7 semitones above C
  3. Add B (Major seventh) — 11 semitones above C
  4. Add D (Major ninth) — 14 semitones above C
  5. Press all 4 notes simultaneously to sound the C maj9(sus2) chord

Inversions with same root

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