Eb sus2 chord (Ebsus2) on guitar and piano

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Eb sus2
The Eb sus2 / D# sus2 chord (Ebsus2) is made of the notes Eb, F and Bb. It is built from the root Eb with a second and a perfect fifth.
The sus2 chord replaces the third with the second: it is neither major nor minor and sounds open, suspended.

Eb sus2

Notes: Eb – F – Bb
Guitar — positions on the neck
Ebsus2××1341Ebsus2××34112Ebsus2×613411Ebsus28211134Ebsus211123411
Piano — root position and inversions
Ebsus2C125Eb F BbEbsus2C125F Bb EbEbsus2C135Bb Eb F

Fingerings and positions

On guitar, this chord can be played in 5 ways along the neck. It is most often played with a barre. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): xx1341. On piano, the right hand plays 3 notes, in root position or in an inversion.

Notes and intervals

Note
Interval
Eb
root
F
second
Bb
perfect fifth

Neighbouring chords

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Frequently asked questions

What are the notes of the Eb sus2 chord?

The notes of the Eb sus2 chord (Ebsus2) are Eb, F and Bb.

How do you play the Eb sus2 chord on guitar?

On guitar, this chord can be played in 5 ways along the neck. It is most often played with a barre. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): xx1341.

How is the Eb sus2 chord built?

The Eb sus2 / D# sus2 chord (Ebsus2) is made of the notes Eb, F and Bb. It is built from the root Eb with a second and a perfect fifth.

Are Eb and D# the same chord?

Yes: Eb and D# are the same note (they are called enharmonic), so Eb sus2 / D# sus2 is played exactly the same way, with the same fingerings.