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E7sus4 Guitar Chord

E7sus4 guitar chord: see the fingering, compare positions, and hear it before you play.

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Shape 1/2
Chord shapes:(2 positions)
E7sus4Guitar fingering diagram for E7sus4123423STRING6ªE5ªB4ªD3ªA2ªB1ªE
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What sets E7sus4 apart

E7sus4 is built from E, A, B and D. E is the root, A the fourth, B the fifth and D the minor seventh.

From the low string to the high one you hear E, B, D, A, B and E. Of the six strings you play, two give E, the note that names the chord. The lowest and highest notes are both E, two octaves apart, on strings 6 and 1.

E7sus4 lets four strings ring open. String 6 gives E, string 4 gives D, string 2 gives B and string 1 gives E. Every finger presses at fret 2. The second shape on this page starts at fret 7.

E7 is one change away. String 3 moves from fret 2 to fret 1, bringing in G#, the major third of E7. It shares two notes with G, B and D. The change that keeps the most fingers still is to B7. Two stay in place.

E7sus4 shows up in eight keys. In A major it is the V7sus4, in G major the VI7sus4 and in D major the II7sus4. The rest appear in the key list.

Chord Progressions

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Music Theory & Formula

Component notes and harmonic structure (E7sus4)

Formula: Suspended Fourth Seventh (1 - 4 - 5 - ♭7)
Constituent chord intervals:

E 1A 4B 5D ♭7

Root Bass (Fundamental String)6th String (Low E) • Fret 0 (E)

String Control (Muted & Active)6 / 6 • Active and muted strings status indicator

2 Fretboard Positions

Other fretboard positions for E7sus4:

01

Standard

Standard Position
6 / 6 stringsRoot: 6th String (Low E)
String Control (Muted & Active):
Root
6th String (Low E)
○Open
EDegree 1
5th String (A)
Fret 2Finger 2
BDegree 5
4th String (D)
○Open
DDegree ♭7
3rd String (G)
Fret 2Finger 3
ADegree 4
2nd String (B)
○Open
BDegree 5
1st String (High E)
○Open
EDegree 1

Placement tip: Press: 5th String (A) at fret 2 with your Middle finger, 3rd String (G) at fret 2 with your Ring finger. Play open: 6th String (Low E), 4th String (D), 2nd String (B), 1st String (High E).

02

Barre 7

Barre fret 7
5 / 6 stringsRoot: 5th String (A)
String Control (Muted & Active):
6th String (Low E)
×Muted
Do not play
Root
5th String (A)
Fret 7Barre
EDegree 1
4th String (D)
Fret 9Finger 3
BDegree 5
3rd String (G)
Fret 7Barre
DDegree ♭7
2nd String (B)
Fret 10Finger 4
ADegree 4
1st String (High E)
Fret 7Barre
BDegree 5

Placement tip: Barre fret 7. Press: 4th String (D) at fret 9 with your Ring finger, 2nd String (B) at fret 10 with your Pinky finger. Don't play: 6th String (Low E).

Biomechanics & Posture

Ergonomic tips to play without tension or fatigue (E7sus4)

Standard Position

The shape in numbers

ItemIn this chord
Fretsfret 2
Fretting fingers2
Open6th, 4th, 2nd, and 1st
Mutednone

What to check

The open 6th, 4th, and 2nd strings sit next to a fretting finger.

What every chord shares is in the fingering reading.

Transitions & Pivot Fingers

Most common chord transitions from E7sus4

Listen: E7sus4 → B7 · E · B

  1. E7sus4
  2. B7
  3. E7sus4
  4. E
  5. E7sus4
  6. B
E7sus4 → B701
Pivot / Anchor Finger:2 fingers stay
Stay in place
  • finger 2: string 5, fret 2
  • finger 3: string 3, fret 2
Move
  • finger 1: string 4, fret 1
  • finger 4: string 1, fret 2
E7sus4 → E02
Pivot / Anchor Finger:1 finger stays
Stay in place
  • finger 2: string 5, fret 2
Move
  • finger 3: string 4, fret 2
  • finger 1: string 3, fret 1
E7sus4 → B03
Pivot / Anchor Finger:1 shared position
Stay in place
  • string 5, fret 2
Move
  • string 4, fret 4
  • string 3, fret 4
  • string 2, fret 4
  • string 1, fret 2

E7sus4 in every key

E7sus4 sits in the scale of 8 keys.

Main shape at a glance

Difficulty
1/5
Highest fret
2
Frets the hand covers
1
Barre
No
Strings that ring
6/6
Fretting fingers
2

E7sus4 on other instruments

PianoThe same notes on the keyboard.All togetherHear guitar, piano, bass and violin together.
Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions about the chord (E7sus4)

The questions that come up most when playing this chord

Which strings are played and which are muted in the E7sus4 chord?

To play the E7sus4 chord on guitar, all 6 strings are played from the 6th string (Low E) to the 1st string (High E). Arch your finger joints perpendicular to the fretboard so adjacent strings ring clearly.

What is the root bass note of the E7sus4 chord and on which string is it located?

The primary bass note of the E7sus4 chord is its root note: E. In standard guitar tuning (EADGBe), this bass note is located on string 6 at fret 0.

When strumming or fingerpicking, strike this string first.

What notes make up the E7sus4 chord and what is its formula?

The E7sus4 chord is constructed using the 1 - 4 - 5 - ♭7 formula (Suspended Fourth Seventh). Its constituent pitches are E, A, B, D.

How do you prevent the E7sus4 chord from buzzing or sounding muted?

To prevent the E7sus4 chord from buzzing or sounding muted, press the strings using the tips of your fingers at a strict 90-degree hammer angle. Position each finger immediately behind the fret wire with your thumb centered behind the neck.

Study sheet · High resolution

Official E7sus4 chord diagram

E7sus4 guitar chord diagram with fingering for fingers 1 to 4
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