Eb sus4 chord (Ebsus4) on guitar and piano

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Eb sus4
The Eb sus4 / D# sus4 chord (Ebsus4) is made of the notes Eb, Ab and Bb. It is built from the root Eb with a fourth and a perfect fifth.
The sus4 chord replaces the third with the fourth: it creates a tension that often resolves to the matching major chord.

Eb sus4

Notes: Eb – Ab – Bb
Guitar — positions on the neck
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Piano — root position and inversions
Ebsus4C135Eb Ab BbEbsus4C125Ab Bb EbEbsus4C125Bb Eb Ab

Fingerings and positions

On guitar, this chord can be played in 3 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): xx1344. On piano, the right hand plays 3 notes, in root position or in an inversion.

Notes and intervals

Note
Interval
Eb
root
Ab
fourth
Bb
perfect fifth

Neighbouring chords

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Frequently asked questions

What are the notes of the Eb sus4 chord?

The notes of the Eb sus4 chord (Ebsus4) are Eb, Ab and Bb.

How do you play the Eb sus4 chord on guitar?

On guitar, this chord can be played in 3 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): xx1344.

How is the Eb sus4 chord built?

The Eb sus4 / D# sus4 chord (Ebsus4) is made of the notes Eb, Ab and Bb. It is built from the root Eb with a fourth 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 sus4 / D# sus4 is played exactly the same way, with the same fingerings.