The Esus2 chord contains E, F♯ and B. Its formula is 1–2–5: F♯ replaces the third G♯ of E major. Compare root position with two inversions on the keyboard.
Build the Esus2 chord by keeping E and B from E major and substituting F♯ for G♯. E–F♯ spans two semitones and E–B seven. G natural would supply a minor third, so neither G nor G♯ belongs to this suspended collection.
Preserve the written note spelling shown for this chord.
Choose a position to keep the written notes, sounding keys, bass note, playback and print reference synchronized.
Build the Esus2 chord by choosing E, F♯ and B. Choosing A instead of F♯ makes Esus4. Adding G♯ would create a four-note collection rather than the three pitch classes requested by this exercise.
Esus2 uses 1–2–5: E–F♯–B.
Compared with E major, replace the third with the second.
The chord tones stay the same while the lowest chord tone changes.
| Position | Symbol | Notes, low to high | Bass |
|---|---|---|---|
| Root position, current selection | Esus2 | E4–F♯4–B4 | E4 |
| First inversion | Esus2/F♯ | F♯4–B4–E5 | F♯4 |
| Second inversion | Esus2/B | B4–E5–F♯5 | B4 |
Choose an Esus2 chord position to compare its lowest note. F♯ begins the first inversion and B the second. The diagrams show note order and octave numbers, without finger numbers or a prescribed hand shape.
Use the written notes, keyboard positions and playback without treating the diagram as a required hand shape.
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Supports: sus2 chord formula and written tone pattern
Scope: Supports the chord formula and spelling only; keyboard layouts are PianoGrid examples, and no fingering is assigned.
E, F♯ and B: root, major second and perfect fifth. There is no third in this three-note collection.
The Esus2 chord omits G♯. Eadd9 retains G♯ as the third and adds F♯ to E major. Compare the complete note lists rather than treating 2 and 9 as interchangeable chord symbols.
The Esus2 chord uses F♯, the second above E. Esus4 uses A, the fourth. Both keep the root E and fifth B.
No. The exercise checks a pitch-class set, so order and octave do not affect its result. Use the position selector to compare the authored inversions and their bass notes.
Select the three pitch classes that make Esus2, then check your answer.
This one-octave exercise checks pitch classes. Order and octave do not affect the result; fingering and live performance are not assessed.
One octave, C through B. Select a key again to remove it.
Chord tones: E–F♯–B · Formula: 1, 2, 5
Dots mark the notes to play. C4 is middle C. Numbers identify octaves, not fingers.