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About the Ebsus2 chord

To play Eb suspended 2nd, use the first shape above. Use your index finger to barre the 1st fret across the E and A strings. Place your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the G string and your pinky finger on the 3rd fret of the C string. Strum all four strings and check that each one rings cleanly.

Root

Eb

Quality

Suspended 2nd

Notes

Eb · F · Bb

How the Ebsus2 chord works

Eb

Root(1)

The home note. It gives the chord its name.

F

Major second(2)

An open-sounding second that replaces the third.

Bb

Perfect fifth(5)

Adds strength and stability.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you play Ebsus2 on ukulele?

Use the first shape shown above. Use your index finger to barre the 1st fret across the E and A strings. Place your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the G string and your pinky finger on the 3rd fret of the C string. Strum all four strings and check that each one rings cleanly.

What notes are in Ebsus2?

Eb suspended 2nd contains three notes: Eb, F, and Bb — the root, major second, and perfect fifth.

What makes Ebsus2 a suspended 2nd chord?

The F forms a major second above Eb and replaces the third, defining a suspended 2nd chord.

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