E7sus2 Ukulele Chord
E7sus2 on ukulele is 4-4-2-5: barre the 4th fret across the g and C strings with your middle finger, put your index finger on the 2nd fret of the E string and your ring finger on the 5th fret of the A string. It is a barre shape, which feels awkward at first but is well worth learning.
- 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.
Is there an easier way to play E7sus2?
Not really. 4-4-2-5 is already the simplest playable shape for E7sus2 on a ukulele; every alternative either needs more fingers or sits higher up the neck. If it still feels awkward, the tips above are the fix.
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.