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Chord Shapes

There are 3 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Let the low E string play without pressing any fret
• Let the D string play without pressing any fret
• Let the B string play without pressing any fret
• Let the high E string play without pressing any fret
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 2 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 2 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Let the low E string play without pressing any fret
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 3 of the B string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 4 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 5 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Let the low E string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 7 of the A, G and high E strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 9 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 10 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position uses open strings

E 7sus4 Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the E 7sus4 chord. This chord belongs to the suspended chords family, which are chords without the third. The E 7sus4 chord is composed of the notes E, A, B, and D. The intervals that build this chord are 1, 4, 5, and b7, also known as the Root, Perfect Fourth, Perfect Fifth, and Minor Seventh respectively.

Understanding the intervals that construct a chord is crucial to mastering the fretboard and improving your guitar skills. If you are not familiar with these terms, we recommend you to check out our tutorial that teaches how to build chords by stacking intervals.

As part of the suspended chords family, the E 7sus4 chord creates a sense of anticipation or suspense, hence the name 'suspended'. To get a more in-depth understanding of suspended chords, you can check out our tutorial about suspended (sus) guitar chords.

In addition to being a suspended chord, the E 7sus4 is also a dominant chord. Dominant chords, often represented with a '7', play a vital role in creating tension and resolving to the tonic in many musical compositions. You can learn more about them in our tutorial about dominant (7) guitar chords.

This tutorial will guide you through how to play the E 7sus4 chord with chord diagrams and fretboard patterns showing the tones composing the chord. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player looking to expand your knowledge, this tutorial has something for everyone.

So, let's dive in and explore the rich, suspenseful sound of the E 7sus4 chord!

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