Ebsus2 Guitar Chord
Ebsus2 is a suspended chord built from Eb, F, Bb. Replacing the third with a major second creates an open, floating quality that appears as a textural variation of Eb major or as a standalone atmospheric chord.
4 ways to play Ebsus2
Notes
Intervals
Eb (Root), F (Major 2nd), Bb (Perfect 5th)
Found in keys
Notes in the Eb Suspended 2nd Chord
The Eb Suspended 2nd chord is built from 3 notes: Eb, F, Bb. It is a suspended 2nd chord — built from a root, major second (2 semitones above the root), and perfect fifth — no third is present. On guitar, these notes are voiced across multiple strings simultaneously to create the full chord sound. Depending on the voicing, some notes may be doubled in different octaves to fill out the sound.
Keys That Contain Eb Suspended 2nd
Ebsus2 is built on the Eb major chord, which appears diatonically in these keys:
Common Chord Progressions with Ebsus2
Eb Suspended 2nd appears in many common progressions. Here are the most-used patterns when Ebsus2 is the tonic chord:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the Eb Suspended 2nd chord?
The Eb Suspended 2nd chord is made up of Eb, F, Bb. These 3 notes form a triad (three-note chord structure).
What key is the Eb Suspended 2nd chord in?
Eb Suspended 2nd naturally appears in the keys of Ab Major, Eb Major, Bb Major. It can also appear in other contexts as a borrowed chord or secondary chord.
How do I play the Ebsus2 chord on guitar?
Place your fingers on the guitar fretboard according to the diagram above. The numbered dots show finger placement (1 = index, 2 = middle, 3 = ring, 4 = pinky), "O" means play the string open, and "X" means mute that string.
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