Esus4 chord on guitar
E Suspended Fourth. Notes: E, A and B.
How to play Esus4
- 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).
- Let the open low E, A, B and high E strings ring.
- Strum from the low E string down.
All 7 ways to play Esus4
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyOpen position
EasyOpen position
EasyOpen position
EasyBarre at fret 2
HardBarre at fret 9
HardBarre at fret 7
HardNotes and theory
A sus4 chord replaces the third with a fourth. With no third it is neither major nor minor, and it usually resolves back to the plain major chord. The formula is 1 4 5, and you will also see it written as Esus.
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Questions
What notes are in the Esus4 chord?
Esus4 (E suspended fourth) is made of three notes: E (root), A (perfect fourth) and B (perfect fifth).
How do you play Esus4 on guitar?
The easiest Esus4 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). Let the open low E, A, B and high E strings ring.
Is Esus4 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 2 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a suspended fourth chord sound like?
A sus4 chord replaces the third with a fourth. With no third it is neither major nor minor, and it usually resolves back to the plain major chord.