E7sus4 guitar chord (E Dominant 7th Suspended 4th)

Symbols: 7sus4, 7sus

Steps: 1-4-5-b7

Notes: E-A-B-D

The E 7sus4 chord is a dominant seventh suspended fourth, featuring the notes E, A, B and D. This chord omits the third and instead includes the root, perfect fourth, perfect fifth, and minor seventh. The unique suspended quality adds a rich, unresolved sound to your playing, making it perfect for creating tension and drama in progressions. Below, you'll find four variations how to play the "E 7sus4" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

Position your middle finger on the G (3rd) string at the 2nd fret and press down
With your index finger, press down on the A (5th) string at the 2nd fret
Now, strum all the strings

Variation 2

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

Variation 3

Place a barre using your index finger on the 7th fret from the 1st to the 5th strings
Stretch out your pinky to the 10th fret of the B (2nd) string and press down
Press the D (4th) string on the 9th fret with your ring finger
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 4

Barre the 12th fret with your index finger, extending over all the strings
Press the G (3rd) string on the 14th fret with your pinky
Place your ring finger on the A (5th) string at the 14th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings

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