Esus4 chord with E Mixolydian scale
Pairing the Esus4 chord (Sus4) with the E Mixolydian scale: formulas, fretboard voicings and the practical context for soloing, improvisation and songwriting.
Esus4 chord formula
Interval formula: 1 4 5. A triad with a 4th in place of the 3rd. Neither major nor minor — a tense, open sound that wants to fall to the 3rd.
E Mixolydian scale formula
Formula: 1 2 3 4 5 6 b7. Classification: modal.
Fretboard voicings for Esus4
Curated Esus4 shapes that sit naturally inside the E Mixolydian scale.
Other scales for Esus4
Compare how the same chord behaves over other compatible modes.