Cavaquinho · Suspended 2nd chord

Esus2E Suspended 2nd

Key: E Major
Easy
Open chord

Esus2 is the E suspended 2nd chord on cavaquinho, made of the notes E · F# · B.

Position 1 of 2Main

Notes

E
F#
B

Structure

♭2
2
4

Sound: Suspended second; Suspended, expectant
Harmonic function: Tonic; The tonal center. It conveys stability and rest.

Harmonic field of E Major

Degree	Chord	Function
I	E	Tonic
ii	F#m	Subdominant
iii	G#m	Tonic relative
IV	A	Subdominant
V	B	Dominant
vi	C#m	Tonic relative
vii°	D#dim	Dominant

How to play

1Place your index finger on fret 2 of string 1.
2Place your middle finger on fret 4 of string 4.
3Place your middle finger on fret 4 of string 3.
4Let string 2 ring open.
5Strum all the strings.