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Eb7sus4 chord

Eb dominant 7th suspended 4th · also written D#7sus4

C4
Eb
Ab
Bb
C5
Db

Want it in context? Open Eb7sus4 on the full piano.

Notes

  • Eb
    R
  • Ab
    4
  • Bb
    5
  • Db
    b7

Formula: R – 4 – 5 – b7

Eb7sus4 inversions

The same notes, with a different note in the bass.

Root position Eb7sus4

C4
Eb
Ab
Bb
C5
Db

1st inversion Eb7sus4/Ab

C4
Ab
Bb
C5
Db
Eb

2nd inversion Eb7sus4/Bb

C4
Bb
C5
Db
Eb
Ab

3rd inversion Eb7sus4/Db

C5
Db
Eb
Ab
Bb
C6

FAQ

What notes are in the Eb7sus4 chord?

The Eb dominant 7th suspended 4th chord (Eb7sus4) has 4 notes: Eb, Ab, Bb and Db.

How do you play Eb7sus4 on the piano?

Put your right hand on Eb, Ab, Bb and Db, starting from Eb. A common fingering for three-note chords is thumb (1), middle finger (3) and little finger (5).

What is the formula of a dominant 7th suspended 4th chord?

R – 4 – 5 – b7 (in semitones from the root: 0, 5, 7, 10).

Is Eb7sus4 the same as D#7sus4?

Yes. Eb and D# are the same key on the piano (enharmonic), so Eb7sus4 and D#7sus4 sound the same.