Guitar chord · Beginner
E sus4 chord (Esus4) — guitar chord chart
Esus4 is a sus4 chord built on E. Its notes are E, A, B. The 4th replaces the 3rd and pulls back towards the major chord, so sus4 is often played just before it for movement.
Esus4 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 Esus4
- Index (1) on the 5th string, fret 2 (B).
- Middle (2) on the 4th string, fret 2 (E).
- Ring (3) on the 3rd string, fret 2 (A).
- 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 Esus4
| Degree | Note | Interval |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | E | root |
| 4 | A | perfect 4th |
| 5 | B | perfect 5th |
Progressions with Esus4
Drill these changes with the chord-change trainer and read how to change chords faster.
FAQ
- What notes are in the Esus4 chord?
- Esus4 (E sus4) has 3 notes: E, A, B.
- Is Esus4 hard to play?
- No — the open-position shape needs no barre, so it’s a good beginner chord.
- What’s the difference between Esus4 and E?
- E is E G♯ B. The 4th replaces the 3rd and pulls back towards the major chord, so sus4 is often played just before it for movement.