E sus2 chord for guitar (Esus2)
Diagram, fingering, and theory for the E sus2 chord (Esus2) on guitar: E · F# · B.
Root
Chord
DiagramEsus2
Stacked thirds
1
2
5
Theory
Formula1-2-5
DifferenceThe 3rd gives way to the 2nd.
SoundOpen, neutral, crystalline.
FunctionSuspended color, neither major nor minor.
UseArpeggios, intros, pop-rock.
Next steps
Diagram for guitar in standard tuning.
E sus2
The E sus2 chord (Esus2) is made up of: E · F# · B.
Arpeggios, intros, pop-rock.