E Sus4 Chord

Esus4 Level 4: The Studio

E Sus4 (Esus4) is built from the notes E, A, B. Its intervals are Root — Perfect 4th — Perfect 5th. Tense, anticipatory, and leaning forward. Sus4 replaces the third with a fourth that sits just one semitone above where the major third would be, creating a pull toward resolution.

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Notes and intervals

Interval Semitones Note
Root 0 E
Perfect 4th 5 A
Perfect 5th 7 B

What does e sus4 chord sound like?

Tense, anticipatory, and leaning forward. Sus4 replaces the third with a fourth that sits just one semitone above where the major third would be, creating a pull toward resolution.

E Sus4 Chord in music

A strong suspension (E-A-B) that creates a bold, expectant sound. Very common in rock and worship music, especially on guitar.

How to recognise e sus4 chord by ear

Sus4 sounds like it's about to resolve — there's a tension that leans downward. Compare it to sus2: sus4 pushes, sus2 floats. If the chord feels like it's waiting for something, that's sus4.

Practice identifying this chord in ChordFrog's Level 4: The Studio .

Practice tip

Esus4 (E-A-B) has a powerful, driving quality. On guitar, this voicing uses the three thickest strings. The A and B are adjacent notes creating tension. Practise the Esus4-to-E-major resolution and notice how the A drops to G#, instantly adding brightness.

Frequently asked questions

What notes are in a E Sus4 chord?
E Sus4 (Esus4) contains three notes: E, A, B. The intervals are Root, Perfect 4th, Perfect 5th.
How do I recognise E Sus4 by ear?
Sus4 sounds like it's about to resolve — there's a tension that leans downward. Compare it to sus2: sus4 pushes, sus2 floats. If the chord feels like it's waiting for something, that's sus4. Practice identifying E Sus4 in ChordFrog's Level 4 (The Studio).
What level is E Sus4 in ChordFrog?
E Sus4 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 Sus2 Chord

All Sus4 Chords chords

C Sus4 Chord D♭ Sus4 Chord D Sus4 Chord E♭ Sus4 Chord F Sus4 Chord F♯ Sus4 Chord G Sus4 Chord A♭ Sus4 Chord A Sus4 Chord B♭ Sus4 Chord B Sus4 Chord

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