# How to play E major 7th suspended 4th / A (1st inversion) chord on guitar — Shape x0990b | Guitar Wiz

> Learn how to play the E major 7th suspended 4th / A (1st inversion) chord on guitar (Shape x0990b). Follow our step-by-step finger placement instructions to master this fretboard shape. Place the 1st finger on the 9th fret of the 4th string.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-major-7th-suspended-4th/a/x0990b

## Chord Facts

- Canonical chord: E major 7th suspended 4th
- Display name: Emaj7sus4/A
- Notes: E, A, B, D♯
- Intervals: 1 (E), 4 (A), 5 (B), 7 (D♯)

## How To Play This Shape

- Place the 1st finger on the 9th fret of the 4th string
- Place the 2nd finger on the 9th fret of the 3rd string
- Place the 3rd finger on the 11th fret of the 1st string

## Other Resources

- Parent chord page: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-major-7th-suspended-4th/a/
- Chord library: https://guitarwiz.app/chords