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
Right-hand fingering for this voicing: 1–2–5 (1 is the thumb).
The notes of Esus2
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | E | root | E4 |
| 2 | F♯ | major 2nd | F♯4 |
| 5 | B | perfect 5th | B4 |
Other triads on E
Suspended 2nd chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.