Ebsus4 chord
Eb suspended 4th · also written D#sus4
C4
Eb
Ab
Bb
C5
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Notes
- EbR
- Ab4
- Bb5
Formula: R – 4 – 5
Ebsus4 inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position Ebsus4
C4
Eb
Ab
Bb
C5
1st inversion Ebsus4/Ab
C4
Ab
Bb
C5
Eb
2nd inversion Ebsus4/Bb
C4
Bb
C5
Eb
Ab
More Eb chords
Suspended 4th chords in other keys
FAQ
What notes are in the Ebsus4 chord?
The Eb suspended 4th chord (Ebsus4) has 3 notes: Eb, Ab and Bb.
How do you play Ebsus4 on the piano?
Put your right hand on Eb, Ab 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 4th chord?
R – 4 – 5 (in semitones from the root: 0, 5, 7).
Is Ebsus4 the same as D#sus4?
Yes. Eb and D# are the same key on the piano (enharmonic), so Ebsus4 and D#sus4 sound the same.