Esus4
Triads · E root
Esus4
A suspended chord with the perfect 4th replacing the third. Creates tension.
0 st5 st7 st
Notes in Esus4
ERoot
A3rd
B5th
E is the most natural guitar key — open strings resonate. Dominant in blues, rock, and metal.
Identify the Chord Quality on E
Each chord below is played on E. Listen and identify whether you heard Esus4, Em, E7, or another quality — the hardest and most useful ear training skill.
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About the Esus4 Chord
The Esus4 chord is a sus4 chord built on E. It contains the notes E, A, B — the root, third, and fifth.
A suspended chord with the perfect 4th replacing the third. Creates tension. Practising the Esus4 chord across different voicings and contexts builds the harmonic recognition that lets you identify it instantly in any musical setting — whether in a band mix, a recording, or a live performance.