Emaj7sus4/A guitar shapes

Popular fretboard positions with fingering suggestions

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About the chord

E major 7th suspended 4th / A (1st inversion)

Emaj7sus4/A is the E major 7th suspended 4th / A (1st inversion) guitar chord with A in the bass. It uses the notes E, A, B, and D♯ and the interval formula 1-4-5-7.

The E major 7th suspended 4th major 7th suspended 4th chord replaces the third with a perfect fourth A, creating a lush, dreamy sound. The combination of the fourth A, fifth B, and major seventh D♯ produces a sophisticated, modern harmony, enhancing ambient and jazz progressions with an ethereal color. With A in the bass, this voicing functions as the 1st inversion of E major 7th suspended 4th.

Also written as Emaj7sus4 and EM7sus4/A.

Root note: E

Bass note: A

Chord tones: 4

Playable shapes: 173

Chord tones

EABD♯

Common guitar voicings

These are quick-start shapes for players who want the answer first and the deeper theory second.

Shape 1

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1 Place the 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 4th string.
2 Place the 2nd finger on the 2nd fret of the 3rd string.
3 Strum from the 5th string down.

Shape 2

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1 Place the 1st finger on the 2nd fret of the 4th string.
2 Place the 2nd finger on the 2nd fret of the 3rd string.
3 Place the 3rd finger on the 4th fret of the 2nd string.
4 Strum from the 5th string down.

Notes & Intervals

Each note below shows how the chord is built from its root. This is the theory layer underneath the fretboard shapes.

E Unison (Root) 1

The root anchors the chord and defines its tonal center.

A Perfect Fourth 4

The fourth creates suspension and a sense of pull toward resolution.

B Perfect Fifth 5

The fifth reinforces stability and gives the chord its strong harmonic frame.

D♯ Major Seventh 7

The major seventh adds a smooth, lush tension close to the root.

Quick answers

What notes are in Emaj7sus4/A?

Emaj7sus4/A uses the notes E, A, B, and D♯. Its interval formula is 1-4-5-7.

What is another name for Emaj7sus4/A?

Emaj7sus4/A is also written as Emaj7sus4 and EM7sus4/A.

How do you play Emaj7sus4/A on guitar?

Place the 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 4th string. Place the 2nd finger on the 2nd fret of the 3rd string. Strum from the 5th string down.

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Article Mar 4, 2025