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About the Ebsus4 chord

To play Eb suspended 4th, use the first shape above. Use your index finger to barre the 1st fret across the G, C, E, and A strings. Place your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the C string and your pinky finger on the 4th fret of the E string. Strum all four strings and check that each one rings cleanly.

Root

Eb

Quality

Suspended 4th

Notes

Eb · Ab · Bb

How the Ebsus4 chord works

Eb

Root(1)

The home note. It gives the chord its name.

Ab

Perfect fourth(4)

A suspended fourth that replaces the third.

Bb

Perfect fifth(5)

Adds strength and stability.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you play Ebsus4 on ukulele?

Use the first shape shown above. Use your index finger to barre the 1st fret across the G, C, E, and A strings. Place your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the C string and your pinky finger on the 4th fret of the E string. Strum all four strings and check that each one rings cleanly.

What notes are in Ebsus4?

Eb suspended 4th contains three notes: Eb, Ab, and Bb — the root, perfect fourth, and perfect fifth.

What makes Ebsus4 a suspended 4th chord?

The Ab forms a perfect fourth above Eb and replaces the third, defining a suspended 4th chord.

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