This chord has 4 voicings across the fretboard. Use the arrows to see each shape and fingering — and tap any dot on the diagram to hear that note.
E7sus4 Guitar Chord
A dominant seventh sus4. E7sus4 has bluesy, funky character.
Also known as
- E 7sus4
- E dominant 7th suspended 4th
How to Play This Chord
Position your fingers on the fretboard as shown in the diagram. The vertical lines represent the strings, from low E (left) to high E (right), and the horizontal lines are the frets. Numbers inside the dots indicate which finger to use: 1 (index), 2 (middle), 3 (ring), 4 (pinky). An X means don't play that string; an O means play it open. A bar spanning multiple strings means one finger presses across all of them at once — this is known as a barre chord.
Tips & Tricks
This chord keeps the open E bass and adds the suspended 4th. It creates strong tension that pulls toward E7. You'll hear it in classic rock intros and gospel music. Practice the E7sus4-to-E7 resolution until it's smooth and instinctive.