Hi Ian
I'm not sure if your requirement is to change the root note from an E to something else, or you don't want any note before the chord (the note and chord should start on the same beat)

To change the note you could use a slash to provide an alternative root note, e.g. E7sus4/B would play an E7,4 chord with a B bass note

If your issue relates to the timing, then this is probably dictated by the style.

HTH
Trevor


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