Esus4 chord (E suspended fourth) on piano
Esus4 (E suspended fourth) has three notes: E, A and B. Its formula is 1, 4, 5. In major keys, Esus4 is the Isus4 chord in E major, the IIsus4 in D major, the IIIsus4 in C major, the Vsus4 in A major and the VIsus4 in G major.
Esus4 inversions and fingering
E A B · RH 1-3-5 · LH 5-2-1
A B E · RH 1-2-5 · LH 5-3-1
B E A · RH 1-2-5 · LH 5-2-1
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| Symbol | Esus4 |
|---|---|
| Also written | Esus |
| Notes | E A B |
| Formula | 1 4 5 |
| Intervals | root, perfect fourth, perfect fifth |
| Type | Suspended fourth chord |
Esus4 across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: E3 (1), A3 (4), B3 (5), E4 (1), A4 (4), B4 (5).
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Questions
What notes are in the Esus4 chord?
Esus4 (E suspended fourth) has three notes: E, A and B. Its formula is 1, 4, 5. E is the root, A is the perfect fourth and B is the perfect fifth.
How do you play Esus4 on piano?
Play E, A and B together. Root position: E A B · RH 1-3-5 · LH 5-2-1.
What key is Esus4 in?
In major keys, Esus4 is the Isus4 chord in E major, the IIsus4 in D major, the IIIsus4 in C major, the Vsus4 in A major and the VIsus4 in G major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What does sus mean in Esus4?
Suspended: the 3rd is replaced by the 4th, A. With no 3rd, Esus4 is neither major nor minor, and it usually resolves to E or Em.