Esus2 chord (E suspended second) on piano
Esus2 (E suspended second) has three notes: E, F sharp and B. Its formula is 1, 2, 5. In major keys, Esus2 is the Isus2 chord in E major, the IIsus2 in D major, the IVsus2 in B major, the Vsus2 in A major and the VIsus2 in G major.
Esus2 inversions and fingering
E F# B · RH 1-2-5 · LH 5-3-1
F# B E · RH 1-2-5 · LH 5-2-1
B E F# · RH 1-3-5 · LH 5-2-1
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| Symbol | Esus2 |
|---|---|
| Notes | E F# B |
| Formula | 1 2 5 |
| Intervals | root, major second, perfect fifth |
| Type | Suspended second chord |
Esus2 across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: E3 (1), F#3 (2), B3 (5), E4 (1), F#4 (2), B4 (5).
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Questions
What notes are in the Esus2 chord?
Esus2 (E suspended second) has three notes: E, F sharp and B. Its formula is 1, 2, 5. E is the root, F# is the major second and B is the perfect fifth.
How do you play Esus2 on piano?
Play E, F# and B together. Root position: E F# B · RH 1-2-5 · LH 5-3-1.
What key is Esus2 in?
In major keys, Esus2 is the Isus2 chord in E major, the IIsus2 in D major, the IVsus2 in B major, the Vsus2 in A major and the VIsus2 in G major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What does sus mean in Esus2?
Suspended: the 3rd is replaced by the 2nd, F#. With no 3rd, Esus2 is neither major nor minor, and it usually resolves to E or Em.