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E7sus4 chord

E dominant 7th suspended 4th

C4
E
A
B
C5
D

Want it in context? Open E7sus4 on the full piano.

Notes

  • E
    R
  • A
    4
  • B
    5
  • D
    b7

Formula: R – 4 – 5 – b7

E7sus4 inversions

The same notes, with a different note in the bass.

Root position E7sus4

C4
E
A
B
C5
D

1st inversion E7sus4/A

C4
A
B
C5
D
E

2nd inversion E7sus4/B

C4
B
C5
D
E
A

3rd inversion E7sus4/D

C5
D
E
A
B
C6

FAQ

What notes are in the E7sus4 chord?

The E dominant 7th suspended 4th chord (E7sus4) has 4 notes: E, A, B and D.

How do you play E7sus4 on the piano?

Put your right hand on E, A, B and D, starting from E. A common fingering for three-note chords is thumb (1), middle finger (3) and little finger (5).

What is the formula of a dominant 7th suspended 4th chord?

R – 4 – 5 – b7 (in semitones from the root: 0, 5, 7, 10).