Esus4 chord on piano
E Suspended Fourth. Notes: E, A and B.
How to play Esus4
- Find E at or above middle C. That is the root.
- Add A and B above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-3-5 (thumb, middle, pinky). Left hand: 5-3-1 (pinky, middle, thumb).
Notes
Esus4 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
E · A · B1st inversion
A · B · E2nd inversion
B · E · ANotes 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 piano?
Play E, A and B together. With the right hand use fingers 1-3-5 (thumb, middle, pinky); with the left hand use 5-3-1 (pinky, middle, thumb).
What are the inversions of Esus4?
Root position: E A B. 1st inversion: A B E. 2nd inversion: B E A.
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.