E7sus4 chord on piano
E Dominant Seventh Suspended Fourth. Notes: E, A, B and D.
How to play E7sus4
- Find E at or above middle C. That is the root.
- Add A, B and D above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-5. Left hand: 5-3-2-1.
Notes
E7sus4 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
E · A · B · D1st inversion
A · B · D · E2nd inversion
B · D · E · A3rd inversion
D · E · A · BNotes 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 piano?
Play E, A, B and D together. With the right hand use fingers 1-2-3-5; with the left hand use 5-3-2-1.
What are the inversions of E7sus4?
Root position: E A B D. 1st inversion: A B D E. 2nd inversion: B D E A. 3rd inversion: D E A B.
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.