Esus2 chord - E Suspended Second - guitar chord chart

E sus2 position 1 guitar chord diagram

Welcome to our tutorial on the E sus2 chord, an intriguing member of the suspended chords family. This chord, devoid of the third, is composed of the notes E, F#, and B. The intervals that construct this chord are the Root (1), Major Second (2), and Perfect Fifth (5).

For those who are new to the concept of intervals, these are the distances between the notes that make up a chord. They are fundamental to understanding how chords are built and how they function. If you're interested in delving deeper into this topic, check out our tutorial about fretboard intervals or our tutorial that teaches how to build chords by stacking intervals.

The E sus2 chord, like all suspended chords, has a unique sound due to the absence of the third. This gives it a somewhat ambiguous tonality, neither major nor minor, which can add a fascinating layer to your music. To learn more about suspended chords and how to use them, our tutorial about suspended guitar chords is a must-read.

In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to play the E sus2 chord with the help of chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that show the tones composing the chord. Whether you're a beginner or an intermediate player, mastering this chord will expand your musical vocabulary and open up new possibilities for your playing.

Remember, learning chords is not just about memorizing shapes, but understanding how they are constructed and how they function in different musical contexts. For more advanced tutorials, check out our tutorial about more advanced chords.

Ready to dive into the world of the E sus2 chord? Let's get started!

Notes in the E sus2 chord:

EF#B

Chord Formula:

1
b2
2
b3
3
4
b5
5
#5
6
b7
7

Esus2 Guitar Chord Voicings

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If you have difficulties with bar chord shapes, check the Bar Chords Tips tutorial.

You can also use this accessible chords page with written diagrams instruction.

Position 1
BarreMovable

E sus2 position 1 guitar chord diagram

Position 2
BarreOpen

E sus2 position 2 guitar chord diagram

Position 3
BarreMovable

E sus2 position 3 guitar chord diagram

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Play This Chord With Other Roots

C sus2 | D sus2 | E sus2 | F sus2 | G sus2 | A sus2 | B sus2 | C#sus2 | D#sus2 | F#sus2 | G#sus2 | A#sus2 | Absus2 | Bbsus2 | Dbsus2 | Ebsus2 | Gbsus2

How to build the E sus2 chord on guitar

Pick some of the tones from the fretboard map below and play this chord in new ways.

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