Ebsus2 chord
Eb suspended 2nd · also written D#sus2
C4
Eb
F
Bb
C5
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Notes
- EbR
- F2
- Bb5
Formula: R – 2 – 5
Ebsus2 inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position Ebsus2
C4
Eb
F
Bb
C5
1st inversion Ebsus2/F
C4
F
Bb
C5
Eb
2nd inversion Ebsus2/Bb
C4
Bb
C5
Eb
F
More Eb chords
Suspended 2nd chords in other keys
FAQ
What notes are in the Ebsus2 chord?
The Eb suspended 2nd chord (Ebsus2) has 3 notes: Eb, F and Bb.
How do you play Ebsus2 on the piano?
Put your right hand on Eb, F and Bb, 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 suspended 2nd chord?
R – 2 – 5 (in semitones from the root: 0, 2, 7).
Is Ebsus2 the same as D#sus2?
Yes. Eb and D# are the same key on the piano (enharmonic), so Ebsus2 and D#sus2 sound the same.