Esus4 Guitar Chord
Esus4 is a suspended fourth (sus4) chord. The third is replaced by the fourth, which creates tension that usually resolves to the major chord. Its notes are E, A and B. Below are 2 ways to play it, each with a chord diagram, tab and finger numbers.
Notes in Esus4
| Note | Degree | Interval |
|---|---|---|
| E | R | Root |
| A | 4 | Perfect 4th |
| B | 5 | Perfect 5th |
Formula: 1–4–5
Esus4 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.
Open
Easiest- Tab (6th → 1st string)
- 0 2 2 2 0 0
- Fingers
- – 1 2 3 – –
A-shape 7fr
- Tab (6th → 1st string)
- x 7 9 9 10 7
- Fingers
- – 1 2 3 4 1
How to play Esus4 (easiest shape)
Shape: Open, tab 0 2 2 2 0 0 (6th to 1st string).
- 1Put your index finger (1) on the 5th string at the 2nd fret.
- 2Put your middle finger (2) on the 4th string at the 2nd fret.
- 3Put your ring finger (3) on the 3rd string at the 2nd fret.
- 4Let the 6th, 2nd and 1st strings ring open.
- 5Strum down from the 6th string to the 1st string.
Esus4: common questions
- What notes are in the Esus4 chord?
- Esus4 has 3 notes: E, A and B. Counted from the root, that is 1–4–5.
- Is there an easier way to play Esus4?
- The easiest shape on this page is "Open" (0 2 2 2 0 0). It needs no barre: each finger presses just one string.
Related chords
More guitar tools
See all 231 chords in the chord library, find a scale to play over them, or tune up before you start.