The E sus4 chord (Esus4) is made of the notes E, A and B. It is built from the root E with a fourth and a perfect fifth.
The sus4 chord replaces the third with the fourth: it creates a tension that often resolves to the matching major chord.
E sus4
Notes: E – A – B
Guitar — positions on the neck
Piano — root position and inversions
Fingerings and positions
On guitar, this chord can be played in 4 ways along the neck. The lowest shape is an open chord (no barre), easier for beginners. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): 022200. On piano, the right hand plays 3 notes, in root position or in an inversion.
The notes of the E sus4 chord (Esus4) are E, A and B.
How do you play the E sus4 chord on guitar?
On guitar, this chord can be played in 4 ways along the neck. The lowest shape is an open chord (no barre), easier for beginners. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): 022200.
How is the E sus4 chord built?
The E sus4 chord (Esus4) is made of the notes E, A and B. It is built from the root E with a fourth and a perfect fifth.