Esus4 chord on ukulele
E Suspended Fourth. Notes: E, A and B.
How to play Esus4
- Put your index finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 2 (B).
- Put your middle finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 4 (B).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 4 (E).
- Put your pinky finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 5 (A).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play Esus4
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 2 position
MediumBarre at fret 2
MediumBarre at fret 4
MediumBarre 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 ukulele?
The easiest Esus4 is the "fret 2 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 2 (B). Put your middle finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 4 (B). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 4 (E).
Is Esus4 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated medium and uses 4 fretted notes.
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.