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E sus4 chord for guitar (Esus4)

Diagram, fingering, and theory for the E sus4 chord (Esus4) on guitar: E · A · B.

Root
Chord
DiagramEsus4
432
Stacked thirds
1
4
5
Theory
Formula1-4-5
DifferenceThe 3rd gives way to the 4th.
SoundSuspended, waiting to resolve.
FunctionA suspension resolving to major.
UseCadences, gospel, rock.
Next steps
△TriadsSee the triads and inversions on the fretboard⚿ProgressionsUse it in a chord progression

Diagram for guitar in standard tuning.

E sus4

The E sus4 chord (Esus4) is made up of: E · A · B.

Cadences, gospel, rock.