E7sus4 chord on guitar
E Dominant Seventh Suspended Fourth. Notes: E, A, B and D.
How to play E7sus4
- Put your middle finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 2 (B).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A).
- Let the open low E, D, B and high E strings ring.
- Strum from the low E string down.
All 4 ways to play E7sus4
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 5
HardBarre at fret 9
HardBarre at fret 7
HardNotes and theory
A 7sus4 is a dominant seventh with the third replaced by a fourth. It delays the resolution and is common in pop, soul and funk. The formula is 1 4 5 b7, and you will also see it written as E7sus.
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Questions
What notes are in the E7sus4 chord?
E7sus4 (E dominant seventh suspended fourth) is made of four notes: E (root), A (perfect fourth), B (perfect fifth) and D (minor seventh).
How do you play E7sus4 on guitar?
The easiest E7sus4 is the "open position" shape. Put your middle finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 2 (B). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A). Let the open low E, D, B and high E strings ring.
Is E7sus4 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 2 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a dominant seventh suspended fourth chord sound like?
A 7sus4 is a dominant seventh with the third replaced by a fourth. It delays the resolution and is common in pop, soul and funk.