E7sus4 guitar chord
The E7sus4 chord (E 7th suspended 4th) is built from the notes E, A, B and D, formula 1–4–5–b7.
- Notes
- E A B D
- Type
- 7th suspended 4th
- Level
- Barre chord
Barre · fret 7Shape 1 of 3
x-7-9-7-10-7How to play E7sus4
The usual E7sus4 shape is a barre chord: your index finger presses fret 7 across several strings (x-7-9-7-10-7). Barre chords take practice, so start by getting each string to ring clearly before worrying about speed.
A suspended dominant sound used a lot in soul, gospel and funk.
Other ways to play it
Questions
What notes are in the E7sus4 chord?
E7sus4 contains E, A, B and D. Its formula is 1–4–5–b7.
Is E7sus4 hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is x-7-9-7-10-7.
What can I play instead of E7sus4?
Esus4 is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when E7sus4 is too hard or too busy.