Guitar Esus4 chord diagram
Esus4 is one of the essential Guitar chords. On Chordier, this chord appears in 1 different songs. On this page, you can find how to play Esus4, alternative positions, and core chord transitions.
To play Esus4, follow these steps: Place middle finger on A string fret 2. Place ring finger on D string fret 2. Place pinky on G string fret 2.
Tips
- Place A string with your middle finger and D string with your ring finger with a vertical finger angle so nearby strings ring clearly without buzz.
- On A string, press fret 2 with your middle finger close to the fret wire (not on top) for a cleaner tone.
- To play Esus4 cleanly, every involved string should ring clearly. Make sure both fretted strings (A string, D string, and G string) and open strings sound clean. After shaping the chord, pluck each string one by one and confirm there is no muted or buzzing note.
Chord Theory
- Notes
- E - A - B
- Intervals
- 1 - 4 - 5
- Chord Type
- Sus4 — tension awaiting resolution
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Voicings
- 7
Alternative Positions
Different ways to play Esus4 on the fretboard, from beginner-friendly to advanced voicings.
Guitar Esus4 chord diagramx-2-2-2-5-5
Guitar Esus4 chord diagramx-2-2-4-5-5
Guitar Esus4 chord diagram5-x-2-2-5-5
Guitar Esus4 chord diagram5-x-2-4-5-5
Easy Transition Chords
These chords have similar finger positions to Esus4, making them ideal for practice transitions.
1. Esus4 → Am/B chord transition
To move from Esus4 to Am/B, follow these steps:
- Keep middle finger on A string fret 2.
- Keep ring finger on D string fret 2.
- Keep pinky on G string fret 2.
- Place index finger on B string fret 1.
2. Esus4 → E5 chord transition
To move from Esus4 to E5, follow these steps:
- While playing Esus4, lift your pinky from G string fret 2.
- Keep middle finger on A string fret 2.
- Keep ring finger on D string fret 2.
3. Esus4 → Em chord transition
To move from Esus4 to Em, follow these steps:
- While playing Esus4, lift your pinky from G string fret 2.
- Keep middle finger on A string fret 2.
- Keep ring finger on D string fret 2.
4. Esus4 → Am/F# chord transition
To move from Esus4 to Am/F#, follow these steps:
- Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 2.
- Keep ring finger on D string fret 2.
- Keep pinky on G string fret 2.
- Place index finger on B string fret 1.
5. Esus4 → C#m/B | D♭m/B chord transition
To move from Esus4 to C#m/B | D♭m/B, follow these steps:
- Keep middle finger on A string fret 2.
- Keep ring finger on D string fret 2.
- Lift your pinky from G string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 2.
- Place index finger on G string fret 1.
6. Esus4 → Asus2 chord transition
To move from Esus4 to Asus2, follow these steps:
- While playing Esus4, lift your pinky from G string fret 2.
- Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from D string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
Most Common Transitions
The most frequent chord transitions from Esus4 across songs on this site.
1. Esus4 → E chord transition
To move from Esus4 to E, follow these steps:
- While playing Esus4, lift your pinky from G string fret 2.
- Keep middle finger on A string fret 2.
- Keep ring finger on D string fret 2.
- Place index finger on G string fret 1.
On Chordier, songs containing Esus4 use the transition to E at 100%. You can practice this transition in 1 different songs.
Songs Using Esus4 Chord
Popular songs that feature the Esus4 chord, perfect for practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Esus4 easy to play on Guitar?
Guitar Esus4 is beginner-friendly. It spans 1 frets. Practice slowly to keep each note clean.
What is the easiest way to play Esus4?
There is a simpler alternative for Esus4 on Guitar. The alternative voicing uses fingering 5-x-2-4-5-5. This voicing reduces hand movement and makes clean transitions easier.
What songs use the Esus4 chord?
Alex Warren - Fever Dream Chords is one of 1 songs that use the Esus4 chord.