Suspended 4th chord
Level 4: 7th chords and beyond
Notes: E, A, B · Open position
Also known as: Esus4, Esus, E sus4, E suspended 4th, E sus 4
Fretting hand for left-handed players (your right hand), E suspended 4th. The numbers on the fingertips match the numbers on the chart.Fretting hand for right-handed players (your left hand), E suspended 4th. The numbers on the fingertips match the numbers on the chart.
- 1Index
- 2Middle
- 3Ring
- 4Pinky
- TThumb, behind the neck
How to play E suspended 4th
- Lay your first finger flat across the A, D and G strings at the second fret.
- Strum all six strings.
Tips for new players
- Keep your thumb behind the neck and let your fingers arch.
- Press just behind the fret, not on top of it, so every string rings clearly.
- Practice at a slow, steady pace, then try the progression below.
Chord video
Watch E suspended 4th, step by step
A short animation that builds the E suspended 4th chart and explains every symbol on it.
- X marks a string that is muted or not played.
- Open circle marks a string you play without fretting.
- Numbered dot marks a fretted string. The number is the finger to use.
Learn and practice E suspended 4th
Practice progression
Esus4, Fsus4, Gsus4
Switch between Esus4, Fsus4 and Gsus4 until the changes feel smooth.
Chords to learn next
Esus4 up the neck
The same chord in other places on the fretboard. Tap Hear it to listen, or Watch to play the animation for your hand.