E Sus2 Chord

Esus2 Level 4: The Studio

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.

Other E chords

E Major Chord E Minor Chord E Diminished Chord E Augmented Chord E Sus4 Chord

All Sus2 Chords chords

C Sus2 Chord D♭ Sus2 Chord D Sus2 Chord E♭ Sus2 Chord F Sus2 Chord F♯ Sus2 Chord G Sus2 Chord A♭ Sus2 Chord A Sus2 Chord B♭ Sus2 Chord B Sus2 Chord

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