Accessible Page: Eb7sus4 Guitar Chord | How To Create and Play the Eb Dominant Seventh Suspended Fourth chord

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Chord Shapes

There are 4 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 4 of the B string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 6 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 6 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 6 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the A, G and high E strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 8 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 9 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 11 of the low E, D, B and high E strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 13 of the A string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 13 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 4

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 6 of the A and D strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 6 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Eb 7sus4 Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the Eb 7sus4 chord. This intriguing chord belongs to the suspended chords family, which are chords without the third. The unique sound of the Eb 7sus4 chord is composed of the notes Eb, Ab, Bb, and Db, and it is built using the following music intervals: 1 (Root), 4 (Perfect Fourth), 5 (Perfect Fifth) and b7 (Minor Seventh).

Understanding the intervals that build the chord is crucial for mastering the Eb 7sus4 chord. This chord is a blend of different intervals, including the root, perfect fourth, perfect fifth, and minor seventh. These intervals give the Eb 7sus4 chord its distinctive suspended sound.

You might be wondering what exactly these intervals mean. In music, an interval is the difference in pitch between two sounds. If you're interested in learning more about this, check out our tutorial about fretboard intervals.

The Eb 7sus4 chord is a bit more advanced than basic major and minor chords, making it a great addition to your repertoire as you progress in your guitar journey. Our tutorial on intermediate guitar chords can help you explore more complex chords like this one.

Stay tuned for the rest of this tutorial, where we'll provide chord diagrams and fretboard patterns to help you visualize and understand the tones composing the Eb 7sus4 chord. And if you ever come across a chord shape that you're unsure how to name, use our interactive tool to analyze chord shapes shown on the fretboard.

Let's dive into the world of suspended chords and master the Eb 7sus4 chord together!

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