Accessible Page: How to Play Ebsus4 Chord on Guitar | Eb Suspended Fourth

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Chord Shapes

There are 3 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 3 of the G string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 4 of the B string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 6 of the A string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 6 of the D 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 and high E strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 8 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 8 of the G 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, A, B and high E strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 13 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 13 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Eb sus4 Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the Eb sus4 chord. This unique chord, which is part of the suspended chords family, offers a distinctive sound that can add depth and complexity to your guitar playing. The Eb sus4 chord is composed of the notes Eb, Ab, and Bb.

The intervals that build this chord are 1 (root), 4 (perfect fourth), and 5 (perfect fifth). Understanding these intervals is key to mastering the Eb sus4 chord and other similar chords. If you're new to the concept of intervals, you may find our tutorial on fretboard intervals helpful in breaking down this concept.

Creating the Eb sus4 chord involves stacking these intervals in a particular way. This process, known as chord construction, is a fundamental aspect of guitar music theory. Our tutorial on chord construction provides a comprehensive guide to building chords by stacking intervals.

In this tutorial, we will provide chord diagrams and fretboard patterns showing the tones that compose the Eb sus4 chord. This will help you visualize the chord on your guitar's fretboard and understand how it is formed. If you're interested in learning more about how to denote chords depending on the intervals that compose it, check out our tutorial on chord notation.

Mastering the Eb sus4 chord can open up new possibilities in your guitar playing, allowing you to explore more advanced musical ideas and progressions. So, let's dive in and learn how to play this fascinating chord!

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