E♭ Suspended 4th Guitar Chord (E♭sus4)
E♭sus4 is the Dsus4 move relocated. xx1344, one fret up, pinky still doing the suspending. Same press-and-release, one fret higher.
E♭sus4 moves the pineapple up a shelf.
E♭sus4 chord shapes in standard tuning
How to play it
Place your index finger on the D (4th) string at fret 1, your middle finger on the G (3rd) string at fret 3, your ring finger on the B (2nd) string at fret 4, and your pinky finger on the high E (1st) string at fret 4. Keep the low E (6th) and A (5th) strings out of the strum. Start your downstroke from the D (4th) string.
Notes in this chord
| Symbol | Interval | Note |
|---|---|---|
| R | root | E♭ |
| 4 | perfect fourth | A♭ |
| 5 | perfect fifth | B♭ |
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Other tunings
Open the interactive chord charts to see E♭sus4 in open G, drop D, DADGAD, and more tunings.
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E♭sus4 FAQ
What notes are in E♭sus4?
E♭sus4 contains E♭, A♭, and B♭. That's the root (E♭), the perfect fourth, and the perfect fifth.
Is E♭sus4 a barre chord?
Not necessarily. The easiest E♭sus4 shape (x-x-1-3-4-4) needs no barre. It uses 4 fingers. Barre versions exist too, starting at fret 6, and are handy when you want to move the same grip to other keys.
What is the easiest way to play E♭sus4 on guitar?
Start with the 1fr shape x-x-1-3-4-4. Place your index finger on the D (4th) string at fret 1, your middle finger on the G (3rd) string at fret 3, your ring finger on the B (2nd) string at fret 4, and your pinky finger on the high E (1st) string at fret 4. Keep the low E (6th) and A (5th) strings out of the strum. Start your downstroke from the D (4th) string.