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Chord and Fret

Esus4 — suspended 4

Notes in Esus4: E – A – BFormula: 1 – 4 – 5

In the formula, the numbers count steps of the major scale starting from the note that names the chord; "b" lowers a half step, "#" raises one — and a slash names the bass note.

In sus4 the third gives way to the fourth, creating a gentle tension that asks to resolve. The F usually falls to E as it returns to the triad.

The same chord on all four instruments

Esus4, 0 2 2 2 0 0Esus4111EBEABE
Guitar
Esus4, 0 2 2 2 0 0Esus4111EBEABE
Electric guitar
Esus4, 2 2 0 2Esus4123EABE
Cavaquinho
Esus4, 2 4 0 2Esus4132AEEB
Ukulele

Where to use it: Preparation and resolution to the triad; very common right before an important chord.

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Part of the Suspended family.

Other chords in this family

Esus2Esus2sus4E7sus4E7sus2E9sus4

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