Eb7sus4 guitar chord
The Eb7sus4 chord (Eb 7th suspended 4th) is built from the notes Eb, Ab, Bb and Db, formula 1–4–5–b7.
- Notes
- Eb Ab Bb Db
- Type
- 7th suspended 4th
- Level
- Barre chord
Barre · fret 6Shape 1 of 2
x68696How to play Eb7sus4
The usual Eb7sus4 shape is a barre chord: your index finger presses fret 6 across several strings (x68696). Barre chords take practice, so start by getting each string to ring clearly before worrying about speed.
A suspended dominant sound used a lot in soul, gospel and funk.
Other ways to play it
Eb7sus4
Fret 1
Questions
What notes are in the Eb7sus4 chord?
Eb7sus4 contains Eb, Ab, Bb and Db. Its formula is 1–4–5–b7.
Is Eb7sus4 hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is x68696.
What can I play instead of Eb7sus4?
Ebsus4 is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when Eb7sus4 is too hard or too busy.