Want to learn how to play a E sus4 chord? This complete guide shows you how to make and play a E sus4 chord on any instrument. Whether you're searching for "how to play e sus4", "e chord", or "how to make a e chord" - you'll find the notes, formula, and fingering diagrams you need.
How to Make & Play a E Suspended 4th Chord
Chord Formula
1 4 5
Solfege Names
Mi - La - Si
E Major Scale (Chord Formula Reference)
Steps: W W H W W W H
Chord formulas reference degrees from this scale (e.g., 1-3-5 = E-G#-B)
How to Build a E Suspended 4th Chord: Step-by-Step
E Suspended 4th Chord Notes and Formula
Learn how to construct this chord using the chord formula
Start with the root note
Begin with E as your foundation note.
Apply the sus4 formula
Use the chord formula: 1 4 5 (scale degrees from the major scale)
Result: Esus4 chord
Your complete chord contains: E, A, B
How to Play E Suspended 4th Chord on Guitar and Piano
Instrument Fingering Diagrams
Learn multiple ways to play the E sus4 chord on different instruments
How to Play E Suspended 4th on Guitar
To play a E sus4 chord on guitar, you'll need to fret the notes E, A, B. Click below to see multiple guitar chord shapes and fingering positions for the E sus4 chord.
How to Play E Suspended 4th on Piano
On piano, play the E sus4 chord by pressing the keys for E, A, B together. You can play this chord in any octave, and try different inversions by rearranging the note order while keeping all the chord tones.
Other Instruments
The E sus4 chord can be played on any instrument. Use the notes E, A, B as your guide.