Ebsus4 guitar chord
The Ebsus4 chord (Eb suspended 4th) is built from the notes Eb, Ab and Bb, formula 1–4–5.
- Notes
- Eb Ab Bb
- Type
- suspended 4th
- Level
- Barre chord
Barre · fret 6Shape 1 of 2
x68896How to play Ebsus4
The usual Ebsus4 shape is a barre chord: your index finger presses fret 6 across several strings (x68896). Barre chords take practice, so start by getting each string to ring clearly before worrying about speed.
Full of tension that usually resolves back to the plain major chord.
Other ways to play it
Ebsus4
Fret 1
Questions
What notes are in the Ebsus4 chord?
Ebsus4 contains Eb, Ab and Bb. Its formula is 1–4–5.
Is Ebsus4 hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is x68896. A shortcut: put a capo on fret 1 and play an open Dsus4 shape.
What can I play instead of Ebsus4?
Eb is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when Ebsus4 is too hard or too busy.