Chord · 6ths & Adds
E6sus4 — E 6th Sus 4
E6sus4 is the E 6th sus 4 chord. It is built on the root E with perfect 4th (A), perfect 5th (B) and major 6th (C♯) above it — the formula 1 4 5 6, sounding the notes E A B C♯. On the piano it sits at E (octave 4) and above in the library's voicing; the same 4 notes in any octave are still E6sus4.
- Root
- E
- Quality
- 6th Sus 4
- Formula
- 1 4 5 6
- Notes
- E A B C♯
On the keyboard
The notes of E6sus4
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | E | root | E4 |
| 4 | A | perfect 4th | A4 |
| 5 | B | perfect 5th | B4 |
| 6 | C♯ | major 6th | C♯5 |
Other 6ths & adds on E
6th Sus 4 chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.