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.
Esus2 Guitar Chord
A suspended second. Esus2 is open and modern.
Also known as
- E sus2
- E suspended 2nd
- E suspended second
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
Open Esus2 removes the G# from E major, leaving the G string open. It creates a wide, ringing sound that's popular in modern rock and ambient music. The open strings make this chord effortless to play — just make sure every string sustains cleanly.