Esus4 chord (E suspended 4th (sus4)) on guitar
How to finger Esus4, which notes it contains and which chords it is played with. Tap the diagram to hear it, then play it below in a progression with other chords.
About the Esus4 chord
Esus4 is E suspended 4th (sus4). Notes: E – B – A. Formula: 1 – 4 – 5.
Difficulty: easy (1 out of 3). Few fingers and a comfortable position: fine from the first weeks. Beginners need it less often, but it adds a distinct colour to accompaniment and makes the sound richer.
How to place your fingers
- Press: string 5 (A) — fret 2; string 4 (D) — fret 2; string 3 (G) — fret 2
- Open strings (no finger): string 6 (E); string 2 (B); string 1 (e)
Where it appears
Esus4 is found in these keys: E (I), B (IV), A (V).
Progressions with Esus4
Every progression starts on Esus4 and all its chords come from one key, so the changes sound natural. Play them in the block above; the Roman numerals show each chord's degree.
Try it in practice
Practise chord changes