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Chord chart for Esus2 Guitar Chord (E suspended 2nd): Notes, Shapes & How to Play | Guitar Wiz

E suspended 2nd guitar shapes

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E suspended 2nd guitar chord diagram showing fretboard positions

About the chord

E suspended 2nd guitar chord

Esus2 is the E suspended 2nd guitar chord. It uses the notes E, F♯, and B and the interval formula 1-2-5.

The E suspended 2nd suspended 2nd chord swaps the third for a major second F♯, giving it an airy, open feel. This ambiguity creates an ethereal quality, often used to add movement and intrigue without strong resolution.

Root note: E
Quality: suspended 2nd
Chord tones: 3
Playable shapes: 214

Chord tones

EF♯B

Common guitar voicings

These are quick-start shapes for players who want the answer first and the deeper theory second.

Shape xx2402

xx2402

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  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 2nd fret of the 4th string.
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 2nd fret of the 1st string.
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 4th fret of the 3rd string.
  4. 4 Let the second string ring open.
  5. 5 Strum from the 4th string down.

Shape 022402

022402

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  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 2nd fret of the 4th string and 5th string in barre position.
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 2nd fret of the 1st string.
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 4th fret of the 3rd string.
  4. 4 Let the sixth and second strings ring open.
  5. 5 Strum from the 6th string down.

Notes & Intervals

Each note below shows how the chord is built from its root. This is the theory layer underneath the fretboard shapes.

E Unison (Root) 1

The root anchors the chord and defines its tonal center.

F♯ Major Second 2

The second creates an open suspended feel without fully committing to major or minor.

B Perfect Fifth 5

The fifth reinforces stability and gives the chord its strong harmonic frame.

Shape details

Every shape is shown with its diagram and exact fingering instructions.

E suspended 2nd shape xx2402

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 2nd fret of the 4th string
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 2nd fret of the 1st string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 4th fret of the 3rd string
  4. 4 Let the second string ring open
  5. 5 Do not play the sixth and fifth strings
  6. 6 Strum from the fourth string down to the first string

E suspended 2nd shape 022402

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 2nd fret of the 4th string and 5th string in barre position
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 2nd fret of the 1st string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 4th fret of the 3rd string
  4. 4 Let the sixth and second strings ring open
  5. 5 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

E suspended 2nd shape 024402

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 2nd fret of the 5th string
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 2nd fret of the 1st string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 4th fret of the 4th string
  4. 4 Place the 4th finger on the 4th fret of the 3rd string
  5. 5 Let the sixth and second strings ring open
  6. 6 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

E suspended 2nd shape 024400

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 2nd fret of the 5th string
  2. 2 Place the 3rd finger on the 4th fret of the 4th string
  3. 3 Place the 4th finger on the 4th fret of the 3rd string
  4. 4 Let the sixth, second, and first strings ring open
  5. 5 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

E suspended 2nd shape x79977

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 7th fret of the 1st string, 2nd string, and 5th string in barre position
  2. 2 Place the 3rd finger on the 9th fret of the 4th string
  3. 3 Place the 4th finger on the 9th fret of the 3rd string
  4. 4 Do not play the sixth string
  5. 5 Strum from the fifth string down to the first string

E suspended 2nd shape 079977

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 7th fret of the 1st string, 2nd string, and 5th string in barre position
  2. 2 Place the 3rd finger on the 9th fret of the 4th string
  3. 3 Place the 4th finger on the 9th fret of the 3rd string
  4. 4 Let the sixth string ring open
  5. 5 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

E suspended 2nd shape 099977

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 7th fret of the 1st string and 2nd string in barre position
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 9th fret of the 5th string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 9th fret of the 4th string
  4. 4 Place the 4th finger on the 9th fret of the 3rd string
  5. 5 Let the sixth string ring open
  6. 6 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

E suspended 2nd shape 099907

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 7th fret of the 1st string
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 9th fret of the 5th string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 9th fret of the 4th string
  4. 4 Place the 4th finger on the 9th fret of the 3rd string
  5. 5 Let the sixth and second strings ring open
  6. 6 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

Quick answers

What notes are in Esus2?

Esus2 uses the notes E, F♯, and B. Its interval formula is 1-2-5.

How do you play Esus2 on guitar?

Place the 1st finger on the 2nd fret of the 4th string. Place the 2nd finger on the 2nd fret of the 1st string. Place the 3rd finger on the 4th fret of the 3rd string. Let the second string ring open. Strum from the 4th string down.

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