Esus2sus4 guitar chord (E Suspended 2nd, Suspended 4th)

Symbols: sus2sus4

Steps: 1-2-4-5

Notes: E-F#-A-B

The E sus2sus4 chord blends the suspended 2nd and suspended 4th intervals, creating an intriguing suspended sound. Its notes E, F#, A and B offer a fresh, open harmony that can be used in various genres, including rock and folk. Below, you'll find four variations how to play the "E sus2sus4" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

Place your pinky on the E (1st) string at the 2nd fret and press down
Use your ring finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 2nd fret
Press down on the D (4th) string at the 2nd fret using your middle finger
To play the chord, strum all the strings

Variation 2

Barre the 2nd fret with your index finger, extending over the 1st to the 4th strings
Stretch out your pinky to the 5th fret of the B (2nd) string and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 3

Apply a barre with your index finger across the 7th fret, covering the 1st to the 5th strings
Position your pinky on the G (3rd) string at the 9th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 4

With your pinky, press down on the E (1st) string at the 14th fret
Place a barre using your index finger on the 12th fret from the 2nd to the 6th strings
Press the G (3rd) string on the 14th fret with your ring finger
Place your middle finger on the D (4th) string at the 14th fret and press down
To play the chord, strum all the strings

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