The E sus2 chord (Esus2) is made of the notes E, F# and B. It is built from the root E with a second and a perfect fifth.
The sus2 chord replaces the third with the second: it is neither major nor minor and sounds open, suspended.
E sus2
Notes: E – F# – B
Guitar — positions on the neck
Piano — root position and inversions
Fingerings and positions
On guitar, this chord can be played in 5 ways along the neck. It is most often played with a barre. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): 024400. On piano, the right hand plays 3 notes, in root position or in an inversion.
The notes of the E sus2 chord (Esus2) are E, F# and B.
How do you play the E sus2 chord on guitar?
On guitar, this chord can be played in 5 ways along the neck. It is most often played with a barre. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): 024400.
How is the E sus2 chord built?
The E sus2 chord (Esus2) is made of the notes E, F# and B. It is built from the root E with a second and a perfect fifth.