Esus2sus4 chord on guitar
E Suspended Second And Fourth. Notes: E, F#, A and B.
How to play Esus2sus4
- Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 2 (E).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 2 (F#).
- Let the open low E, A and B strings ring.
- Strum from the low E string down.
Lowest note: E (the root)Strings played: 6 of 6Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play Esus2sus4
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyOpen position
EasyBarre at fret 4
MediumBarre at fret 7
HardNotes and theory
Eroot
F#2 · major second
A4 · perfect fourth
B5 · perfect fifth
The sus2sus4 contains both the second and the fourth and no third, a cluster-like open sound. The formula is 1 2 4 5.
More E chords
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Questions
What notes are in the Esus2sus4 chord?
Esus2sus4 (E suspended second and fourth) is made of four notes: E (root), F# (major second), A (perfect fourth) and B (perfect fifth).
How do you play Esus2sus4 on guitar?
The easiest Esus2sus4 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 2 (E). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A). Put your ring finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 2 (F#).
Is Esus2sus4 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a suspended second and fourth chord sound like?
The sus2sus4 contains both the second and the fourth and no third, a cluster-like open sound.