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Esus4 Guitar Chord

E suspended fourth (Esus4) is made of the notes E A B. Here are 3 ways to play it on guitar, starting with the easiest.

How to play Esus4 on guitar

  1. Shape 1

    Open position

    1 2 3 E B E A B E

    022200

  2. Shape 2

    Barre at fret 12

    12fr 1 3 4 E A E A B E

    12-12-14-14-12-12

  3. Shape 3

    From fret 4

    4fr 4 1 2 3 E A B E A

    x77455

Notes in Esus4

Formula 1 4 5
DegreeNote
1E
4A
5B

Shape 1 step by step

  1. Put your index finger on string 5 at fret 2.
  2. Put your middle finger on string 4 at fret 2.
  3. Put your ring finger on string 3 at fret 2.
  4. Let strings 6, 2, 1 ring open.
  5. Strum from string 6 to string 1.

Shape 2 step by step

  1. Lay your index finger flat across strings 6 to 1 at fret 12.
  2. Put your ring finger on string 4 at fret 14.
  3. Put your little finger on string 3 at fret 14.
  4. Strum from string 6 to string 1.

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Frequently asked questions

What notes are in the Esus4 chord?

E suspended fourth has the notes E A B. Its formula is 1 4 5. The numbers are steps of the major scale, counted from the root.

What is the easiest way to play Esus4 on guitar?

Start with shape 1 (open position), written as 022200 from string 6 to string 1. Here x means you don’t play that string and 0 means it rings open.

What is the difference between Esus4 and Esus2?

Esus4 has the notes E A B, and Esus2 has E F♯ B. The only difference is that Esus4 has A where Esus2 has F♯.

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