Esus2
E Suspended 2nd — the third is replaced by the second — open, airy, neither major nor minor.
The keys
E – F♯ – B
What's inside Esus2
| Note | Interval from root | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| E | Root | 1 |
| F♯ | Major 2nd | 2 |
| B | Perfect 5th | 5 |
Inversions
| Position | Keys (low → high) |
|---|---|
| Root position | E4 – G♭4 – B4 |
| 1st inversion | G♭4 – B4 – E5 |
| 2nd inversion | B4 – E5 – G♭5 |
A working voicing
Split the chord between two hands the way working players do — a solid shell low down, the colour tones up top:
| Hand | Keys |
|---|---|
| Left (shell) | E2 – B2 |
| Right (colour) | G♭4 – B4 |
Where Esus2 lives
Suspend and resolve
Esus2 → E
The suspension releases into the plain triad — tension, then home.
As a pad colour
Esus → D → A
Kept unresolved, the sus chord floats — a staple of modern pads.
Put Esus2 under your fingers
Hear every voicing, see the keys light up, and drill it in the interactive Chord & Voicing Lab.
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