E Suspended 4th Guitar Chord

Notes: E - A - B

Formula: 1 - 4 - 5

Intervals: Root, Perfect 4th, Perfect 5th

Esus4

Standard

Esus4

7×
A Shape (Fret 7)

How to Play Esus4

  1. 1Place your middle finger on fret 2 of the A string
  2. 2Place your ring finger on fret 2 of the D string
  3. 3Place your pinky finger on fret 2 of the G string
  4. 4Play the low E, B, high E strings open

About Suspended 4th Chords

The 3rd is replaced by the 4th, creating tension that wants to resolve back to a major or minor chord. Suspended 4th chords are one of the most common embellishments in pop and rock.

E Suspended 4th on Other Instruments

PianoUkulele

Other E Chords

EEmE7Emaj7Em7EdimEaugEm6Esus2Eadd9E6E9

Other Suspended 4th Chords

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