Accessible Page: Esus4 Guitar Chord Diagrams | E Suspended Fourth

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Chord Shapes

There are 7 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Let the low E 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 index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the A string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 2 of the D 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
• Let the high E string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 4 of the G string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 5 of the B string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 7 of the A string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 7 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Let the low E string play without pressing any fret
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 9 of the D and G strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 10 of the B string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 12 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position uses open strings

Position 4

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 7 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 9 of the D and G strings at the same time
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 10 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 5

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• 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 D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 2 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 6

Fingers Positions

• Let the low E string play without pressing any fret
• Let the A string play without pressing any fret
• Mute the D string
• Mute the G string
• Let the B string play without pressing any fret
• Mute the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 7

Fingers Positions

• Let the low E string play without pressing any fret
• Let the A string play without pressing any fret
• Mute the D string
• Mute the G string
• Let the B string play without pressing any fret
• Let the high E string play without pressing any fret

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

E sus4 Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the E sus4 chord. This chord is a member of the suspended chords family, which are chords without the third. The E sus4 chord is composed of the notes E, A, and B, and is built from the intervals 1, 4, and 5. In full, these intervals are known as the Root, Perfect Fourth, and Perfect Fifth respectively.

The suspended chords, like the E sus4, create a sound that feels unresolved or 'suspended', hence the name. They are often used in music to create tension that is then resolved by moving to a major or minor chord. If you're new to the concept of suspended chords, you might want to check out our tutorial on suspended (sus) guitar chords.

Understanding the intervals that make up a chord is key to understanding how chords are built and how they function within a piece of music. If you're not familiar with music intervals or need a refresher, our tutorial about fretboard intervals and tutorial that teaches how to build chords by stacking intervals are great resources.

In this tutorial, we will provide you with chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that show the tones composing the E sus4 chord. This visual aid will help you understand the structure of the chord and how to play it on the guitar. If you're interested in learning more about how chords are denoted depending on the intervals that compose them, our tutorial on how to denote chords is a great resource.

Learning to play the E sus4 chord will expand your chord vocabulary and open up new possibilities for your guitar playing. Let's dive in!

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