Esus guitar chord (E Suspended 4th)

Symbols: sus, sus4

Steps: 1-4-5

Notes: E-A-B

The E suspended 4th chord replaces the third with the perfect fourth, giving it a suspended and unresolved quality. With the notes E, A and B, this chord creates tension and anticipation, making it perfect for dynamic transitions. Below, you'll find sever variations how to play the "E sus" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

Barre the 2nd fret with your index finger, extending over the 3rd to the 5th strings
Now, strum all the strings

Variation 2

Barre the 5th fret with your pinky, extending over the 1st to the 2nd strings
Position your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at the 4th fret and press down
Press the D (4th) string on the 2nd fret with your index finger
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 3

Position your middle finger on the B (2nd) string at the 5th fret and press down
With your index finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 4th fret
Stretch out your pinky to the 7th fret of the D (4th) string and press down
Stretch out your ring finger to the 7th fret of the A (5th) string and press down
Strum from the 5th string to the 2nd strings

Variation 4

Apply a barre with your index finger across the 7th fret, covering the 1st to the 5th strings
Stretch out your pinky to the 10th fret of the B (2nd) string and press down
With your ring finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 9th fret
Press the D (4th) string on the 9th fret with your middle finger
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 5

Stretch out your pinky to the 12th fret of the E (1st) string and press down
Press down on the B (2nd) string at the 10th fret using your middle finger
Apply a barre with your index finger across the 9th fret, covering the 3rd to the 4th strings
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 6

Place a barre using your index finger on the 12th fret
With your pinky, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 14th fret
Press the D (4th) string on the 14th fret with your ring finger
Place your middle finger on the A (5th) string at the 14th fret and press down
To play the chord, strum all the strings

Variation 7

Barre the 12th fret with your index finger, extending over the 1st to the 2nd strings
Press the G (3rd) string on the 14th fret with your pinky
Place your ring finger on the D (4th) string at the 14th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Other E Chords

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