E7sus2 Ukulele Chord
Trying to get the E7sus2 chord under your fingers? It is a barre shape, which feels awkward at first but is well worth learning. Your fingers go on the g, C, E and A strings. The steps below show exactly where each one sits.
A three-finger shape. Here is how to play E7sus2, step by step.
- Notes: E, Gb, B and D
- Frets: 4 4 2 5
- Tuning: g C E A
E7sus2 ukulele chord details
- Type
- 7th suspended 2nd
- Also known as
- E seventh suspended second
- Formula
- 1 2 5 b7
- Intervals
- E (root), Gb (major 2nd), B (perfect 5th), D (minor 7th)
- Notes
- E, Gb, B and D
- Frets
- 4 4 2 5
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the E7sus2 chord
Here is the E7sus2 chord step by step:
- Lay your middle finger flat across the g and C strings at the 4th fret, a small barre.
- Put your index finger on the 2nd fret of the E string.
- Put your ring finger on the 5th fret of the A string.
- Strum all four strings.
Roll your index finger slightly onto its bony side so it presses every string evenly. Read how to play bar chords if it keeps buzzing. New to these grids? Have a look at how to read a ukulele chord diagram.
What notes are in the E7sus2 chord?
The E7sus2 chord is built from four notes: E, Gb, B and D (the root, major 2nd, perfect 5th and minor 7th). That flat seventh makes a dominant 7th restless. It leans forward and wants to resolve to the next chord, which is why it turns up all over blues and folk. New to these? Have a read about seventh chords.
Ukulele songs that use the E7sus2 chord
Want to go further?
Once E7sus2 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try E7, Emaj7, Em and E. E7sus2 pairs most often with A, B and Dbm, so the few basic chords next to it go a long way. When that feels good, work on switching between chords faster. When you are ready, try some easy ukulele songs.