Esus4 chord
E suspended 4th
C4
E
A
B
C5
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Notes
- ER
- A4
- B5
Formula: R – 4 – 5
Esus4 inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position Esus4
C4
E
A
B
C5
1st inversion Esus4/A
C4
A
B
C5
E
2nd inversion Esus4/B
C4
B
C5
E
A
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FAQ
What notes are in the Esus4 chord?
The E suspended 4th chord (Esus4) has 3 notes: E, A and B.
How do you play Esus4 on the piano?
Put your right hand on E, A and B, 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 suspended 4th chord?
R – 4 – 5 (in semitones from the root: 0, 5, 7).