root position: Esus2
E – F♯ – B · RH 1-3-5, LH 5-3-1
Esus2 Piano Chord
The E sus2 chord (Esus2) is made of the notes E, F♯ and B. Its formula is 1 – 2 – 5.
Notes in Esus2
| Note | Formula | Interval from root |
|---|---|---|
| E | 1 | root |
| F♯ | 2 | major 2nd |
| B | 5 | perfect 5th |
How to play Esus2 on piano
- Right hand: fingers 1-3-5
- Left hand: fingers 5-3-1
Fingers are numbered from the thumb (1) to the little finger (5).
Esus2 inversions
1st inversion: Esus2/F#
F♯ – B – E · RH 1-2-5, LH 5-3-1
2nd inversion: Esus2/B
B – E – F♯ · RH 1-3-5, LH 5-2-1
Other names for Esus2
Esus2 is also written as .
Keys that contain Esus2
Esus2 is not one of the basic chords of any major or minor key. It is usually used as a passing or colour chord.