How to play the Esus4 chord on guitar
E suspended fourth (Esus4) in standard tuning (EADGBE). Play the shape 022200 from the low E string to the high E string. The chord tones are E, A, B, and the lowest sounding note is E.
Fingering chart
| String | Fret | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 6th (low E) | Open | E |
| 5th (A) | 2 | B |
| 4th (D) | 2 | E |
| 3rd (G) | 2 | A |
| 2nd (B) | Open | B |
| 1st (high E) | Open | E |
Notes and intervals
Formula 1 4 5. This shape sounds each chord tone.
| Note | Degree | Interval from E | In this shape |
|---|---|---|---|
| E | 1 | Root (0 semitones) | Yes |
| A | 4 | Perfect 4th (5 semitones) | Yes |
| B | 5 | Perfect 5th (7 semitones) | Yes |
Changing chords from Esus4
Esus4 sounds six strings: three fretted positions all at fret 2, plus three open strings. The quickest changes leave fretted notes where they are, so the hand pivots instead of lifting off the neck. These are the chords in this library that share the most fretted notes with the Esus4 shape.
- Esus4 to Asus2: keep two fretted notes in place (4th string fret 2, 3rd string fret 2), no new positions to fret.
- Esus4 to Em: keep two fretted notes in place (5th string fret 2, 4th string fret 2), no new positions to fret.
- Esus4 to E5: keep two fretted notes in place (5th string fret 2, 4th string fret 2), no new positions to fret.
- Esus4 to A5: keep two fretted notes in place (4th string fret 2, 3rd string fret 2), no new positions to fret.