How to Play Ebsus4 on Piano
The Eb Suspended 4th chord sounds expectant. It stacks 3 notes: Eb – Ab – Bb.
The third is replaced by a fourth, a semitone above where the third would sit. It traditionally resolves downward onto the missing third.
Notes in Ebsus4
| Note | Interval | Finger |
|---|---|---|
| EbEb4 | Root | 1 |
| AbAb4 | Perfect 4th | 3 |
| BbBb4 | Perfect 5th | 5 |
How to Play
Right Hand
Place your thumb (finger 1) on Eb. Use finger 3 on Ab and finger 5 on Bb.
Where it sits
Every note of this chord is a black key, so the whole shape sits back from the front edge of the keyboard.
Press all 3 keys at the same time. Keep your wrist relaxed and your fingers curved. The blue dots on the piano below show exactly which keys to press — they turn green when you play the right note.