Chord · Triads

Esus2 — E Suspended 2nd

Esus2 is the E suspended 2nd chord. It is built on the root E with major 2nd (F♯) and perfect 5th (B) above it — the formula 1 2 5, sounding the notes E F♯ B. On the piano it sits at E (octave 4) and above in the library's voicing; the same 3 notes in any octave are still Esus2.

Root
E
Quality
Suspended 2nd
Formula
1 2 5
Notes
E F♯ B

On the keyboard

Esus2 on the piano keyboard: E F♯ B125EF♯B

Right-hand fingering for this voicing: 1–2–5 (1 is the thumb).

The notes of Esus2

DegreeNoteInterval from the rootPitch
1ErootE4
2F♯major 2ndF♯4
5Bperfect 5thB4

Other triads on E

Suspended 2nd chords on every root

Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.