E sus4 chord on piano
Esus4 · Esus — the third replaced by the fourth: a suspended sound that usually resolves to major.
| Notes | E – A – B |
|---|---|
| Formula | 1 – 4 – 5 |
| Symbols | Esus4, Esus |
| Fingering (root position) | Right hand 1 3 5 · Left hand 5 3 1 |
How to play E sus4 on the piano
Start on E. Add the fourth (A) and the fifth (B). With the right hand use fingers 1 3 5; with the left hand 5 3 1. Press the keys together for the chord, or one after another for an arpeggio.
Inversions
The same notes in a different order: the lowest note changes, the chord stays E sus4. Inversions let you move between chords with small steps.
Root position
E – A – B · RH 1 3 5 · LH 5 3 1
1st inversion
A – B – E · RH 1 2 5 · LH 5 3 1
2nd inversion
B – E – A · RH 1 3 5 · LH 5 2 1
Other E chords
E majorE minorE diminishedE augmentedE sus2E6E7E major seventhE minor seventhE diminished seventhE half-diminished
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