root position: Esus4
E – A – B · RH 1-3-5, LH 5-3-1
Esus4 Piano Chord
The E sus4 chord (Esus4) is made of the notes E, A and B. Its formula is 1 – 4 – 5.
Notes in Esus4
| Note | Formula | Interval from root |
|---|---|---|
| E | 1 | root |
| A | 4 | perfect 4th |
| B | 5 | perfect 5th |
How to play Esus4 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).
Esus4 inversions
1st inversion: Esus4/A
A – B – E · RH 1-2-5, LH 5-3-1
2nd inversion: Esus4/B
B – E – A · RH 1-3-5, LH 5-2-1
Other names for Esus4
Esus4 is also written as Esus.
Keys that contain Esus4
Esus4 is not one of the basic chords of any major or minor key. It is usually used as a passing or colour chord.