E suspended 2nd chord on piano
Esus2 is a suspended 2nd chord built on E. It uses the notes E - F♯ - B and sounds open and airy, neither major nor minor.
- Notes
- E F♯ B
- Formula
- 1 - 2 - 5
- Right hand fingering
- 1 - 3 - 5
- Left hand fingering
- 5 - 3 - 1
- Chord symbol
- Esus2
How to play Esus2 step by step
- Find E. E is the white key just right of each group of two black keys.
- Add F♯, 2 half steps above E.
- Add B, 7 half steps above E.
- Press all 3 keys together with fingers 1 - 3 - 5 of your right hand. Keep your wrist level and let the weight of your arm do the work.
Esus2 inversions
An inversion uses the same notes in a different order. Inversions let your hand move less between chords, which is how pianists make chord changes sound smooth.
Frequently asked questions
What notes are in the E suspended 2nd chord?
The E suspended 2nd chord (Esus2) contains 3 notes: E, F♯, B. Its formula is 1 - 2 - 5.
How do you play Esus2 on piano?
Put your right-hand thumb on E and play E, F♯, B together using fingers 1 - 3 - 5. With the left hand, use fingers 5 - 3 - 1.