Esus2 Guitar Chord
Esus2 is a suspended second (sus2) chord. The third is replaced by the second, so it sounds open and is neither major nor minor. Its notes are E, F# and B. Below is one way to play it, with a chord diagram, tab and finger numbers.
Notes in Esus2
| Note | Degree | Interval |
|---|---|---|
| E | R | Root |
| F# | 2 | Major 2nd |
| B | 5 | Perfect 5th |
Formula: 1–2–5
Esus2 chord shapes
Finger numbers: 1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 pinky. In the tab, x means don't play that string and 0 means play it open. In the diagrams the top line is the 1st (thinnest) string and the nut is on the left.
A-shape 7fr
Easiest- Tab (6th → 1st string)
- x 7 9 9 7 7
- Fingers
- – 1 3 4 1 1
How to play Esus2 (easiest shape)
Shape: A-shape 7fr, tab x 7 9 9 7 7 (6th to 1st string).
- 1Lay your index finger (1) flat across the 5th to 1st strings at the 7th fret (a barre).
- 2Put your ring finger (3) on the 4th string at the 9th fret.
- 3Put your pinky (4) on the 3rd string at the 9th fret.
- 4Don't play the 6th string.
- 5Strum down from the 5th string to the 1st string.
Esus2: common questions
- What notes are in the Esus2 chord?
- Esus2 has 3 notes: E, F# and B. Counted from the root, that is 1–2–5.
- Is there an easier way to play Esus2?
- The easiest shape on this page is "A-shape 7fr" (x 7 9 9 7 7). Every shape on this page is a barre chord. Barre shapes are movable: keep the same hand shape and slide it along the neck to play this type of chord from other roots.
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