Ebsus2 guitar chord
The Ebsus2 chord (Eb suspended 2nd) is built from the notes Eb, F and Bb, formula 1–2–5.
- Notes
- Eb F Bb
- Type
- suspended 2nd
- Level
- Barre chord
Barre · fret 6Shape 1 of 2
x68866How to play Ebsus2
The usual Ebsus2 shape is a barre chord: your index finger presses fret 6 across several strings (x68866). Barre chords take practice, so start by getting each string to ring clearly before worrying about speed.
Open and airy. With no third it sounds neither happy nor sad.
Other ways to play it
Ebsus2
Fret 1
Questions
What notes are in the Ebsus2 chord?
Ebsus2 contains Eb, F and Bb. Its formula is 1–2–5.
Is Ebsus2 hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is x68866. A shortcut: put a capo on fret 1 and play an open Dsus2 shape.
What can I play instead of Ebsus2?
Eb is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when Ebsus2 is too hard or too busy.