Chord · Triads
Esus4 — E Suspended 4th
Esus4 is the E suspended 4th chord. It is built on the root E with perfect 4th (A) and perfect 5th (B) above it — the formula 1 4 5, sounding the notes E A 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 Esus4.
- Root
- E
- Quality
- Suspended 4th
- Formula
- 1 4 5
- Notes
- E A B
On the keyboard
Right-hand fingering for this voicing: 1–4–5 (1 is the thumb).
The notes of Esus4
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | E | root | E4 |
| 4 | A | perfect 4th | A4 |
| 5 | B | perfect 5th | B4 |
Other triads on E
Suspended 4th chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.