E suspended second guitar chord (Esus2)
In a sus2 chord, the third is replaced by the second. Neither major nor minor, it sounds open and airy, often alternating with the major chord.
Positions and fingerings
Position 1 fret 2
Position 2 fret 7
× muted string · o open string · numbers: fingers (1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 pinky)
Chord notes
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| E | root |
| F♯ (F sharp) | major second |
| B | perfect fifth |
Formula: 1 – 2 – 5 · E – F♯ – B
A progression with this chord
The suspended chord resolves to the major chord on the same root: you hear it in countless pop and rock intros.