Guitar chord · Beginner
E sus2 chord (Esus2) — guitar chord chart
Esus2 is a sus2 chord built on E. Its notes are E, F♯, B. With the 2nd instead of the 3rd, sus2 is neither major nor minor: open, airy and modern.
Esus2 chord charts
Numbers = fingers (1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 little). ○ open string, × don’t play. Low E string on the left.
How to play Esus2
- Index (1) on the 5th string, fret 2 (B).
- Middle (2) on the 4th string, fret 4 (F♯).
- Ring (3) on the 3rd string, fret 4 (B).
- Let strings 6, 2, 1 ring open.
- Strum all six strings.
- Pick the strings one at a time: each note should ring clearly — if one buzzes, move that finger closer to the fret.
Once the open shape is comfortable, try the barre version at fret 7: same chord, higher voice, and a shape you can move all over the neck.
Notes in Esus2
| Degree | Note | Interval |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | E | root |
| 2 | F♯ | major 2nd |
| 5 | B | perfect 5th |
Progressions with Esus2
Drill these changes with the chord-change trainer and read how to change chords faster.
FAQ
- What notes are in the Esus2 chord?
- Esus2 (E sus2) has 3 notes: E, F♯, B.
- Is Esus2 hard to play?
- No — the open-position shape needs no barre, so it’s a good beginner chord.
- What’s the difference between Esus2 and E?
- E is E G♯ B. With the 2nd instead of the 3rd, sus2 is neither major nor minor: open, airy and modern.