Esus4 guitar chord
The Esus4 chord (E suspended 4th) is built from the notes E, A and B, formula 1–4–5.
- Notes
- E A B
- Type
- suspended 4th
- Level
- Beginner
OpenShape 1 of 3
022200How to play Esus4
The standard open Esus4 shape is 022200. It needs 3 fingers and stays in the first few frets, so it is one of the chords most players learn early.
Full of tension that usually resolves back to the plain major chord.
Other ways to play it
Questions
What notes are in the Esus4 chord?
Esus4 contains E, A and B. Its formula is 1–4–5.
Is Esus4 hard to play on guitar?
No. The open shape (022200) is beginner-friendly and doesn't need a barre.
What can I play instead of Esus4?
E is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when Esus4 is too hard or too busy.