Root on E string
Esus4 chord tones around the E-string root.
Bass chord companion
E Sus4 Chord
Learn the E Sus4 chord on bass with chord tones, intervals, and interactive fretboard shapes.
1E4A5B
Bass chord-tone boxes
Bass lines usually imply this chord with arpeggios and target tones. Start with root-on-E and root-on-A boxes.
Root on A string
Esus4 chord tones around the A-string root.
Full fretboard map
Every E Sus4 Chord chord tone across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
Common progressions using E Sus4
Try these progressions to hear the chord in context instead of treating it as an isolated shape.
Suspension release
Let the suspended sound resolve back to the stable major chord on the same root.
Pop lift
Use suspension before the V chord to create lift without changing key center.
Chord Tones
| Degree | Interval | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | R | E |
| 4 | 4 | A |
| 5 | 5 | B |
Formula
R – 4 – 5