E Sus2 Chord
E Sus2 (Esus2) is built from the notes E, F#, B. Its intervals are Root — Major 2nd — Perfect 5th. Open, spacious, and modern. Sus2 replaces the defining third with a second, removing the major/minor identity. The result is ambiguous and clean — neither bright nor dark.
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Notes and intervals
| Interval | Semitones | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Root | 0 | E |
| Major 2nd | 2 | F# |
| Perfect 5th | 7 | B |
What does e sus2 chord sound like?
Open, spacious, and modern. Sus2 replaces the defining third with a second, removing the major/minor identity. The result is ambiguous and clean — neither bright nor dark.
E Sus2 Chord in music
An airy, open voicing (E-F#-B) that guitarists love. Common in post-rock, ambient, and alternative music for its ethereal quality.
How to recognise e sus2 chord by ear
Sus2 sounds "hollow" compared to major or minor. The third is missing, and you can feel the gap. It's open and airy — like a window left open. The second sits low, close to the root.
Practice identifying this chord in ChordFrog's Level 4: The Studio .
Practice tip
Esus2 (E-F#-B) has an ethereal, post-rock quality. All three notes can ring as open strings or harmonics on guitar, giving it a shimmering character. Practise recognising this spacious voicing — it sounds distinctly different from the warmer sus2 chords like Csus2 or Fsus2.
Frequently asked questions
- What notes are in a E Sus2 chord?
- E Sus2 (Esus2) contains three notes: E, F#, B. The intervals are Root, Major 2nd, Perfect 5th.
- How do I recognise E Sus2 by ear?
- Sus2 sounds "hollow" compared to major or minor. The third is missing, and you can feel the gap. It's open and airy — like a window left open. The second sits low, close to the root. Practice identifying E Sus2 in ChordFrog's Level 4 (The Studio).
- What level is E Sus2 in ChordFrog?
- E Sus2 is introduced at Level 4: The Studio. This level adds suspended chords alongside major and minor triads.
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