Ebsus2 chord (E flat suspended second) on piano
Ebsus2 (E flat suspended second) has three notes: E flat, F and B flat. Its formula is 1, 2, 5. In major keys, Ebsus2 is the Isus2 chord in Eb major, the IIsus2 in Db major, the IVsus2 in Bb major, the Vsus2 in Ab major and the VIsus2 in F# major.
Ebsus2 inversions and fingering
Eb F Bb · RH 1-2-5 · LH 5-3-1
F Bb Eb · RH 1-2-5 · LH 5-2-1
Bb Eb F · RH 1-3-5 · LH 5-2-1
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| Symbol | Ebsus2 |
|---|---|
| Notes | Eb F Bb |
| Formula | 1 2 5 |
| Intervals | root, major second, perfect fifth |
| Type | Suspended second chord |
Ebsus2 across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: Eb3 (1), F3 (2), Bb3 (5), Eb4 (1), F4 (2), Bb4 (5).
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Questions
What notes are in the Ebsus2 chord?
Ebsus2 (E flat suspended second) has three notes: E flat, F and B flat. Its formula is 1, 2, 5. Eb is the root, F is the major second and Bb is the perfect fifth.
How do you play Ebsus2 on piano?
Play Eb, F and Bb together. Root position: Eb F Bb · RH 1-2-5 · LH 5-3-1.
What key is Ebsus2 in?
In major keys, Ebsus2 is the Isus2 chord in Eb major, the IIsus2 in Db major, the IVsus2 in Bb major, the Vsus2 in Ab major and the VIsus2 in F# major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What does sus mean in Ebsus2?
Suspended: the 3rd is replaced by the 2nd, F. With no 3rd, Ebsus2 is neither major nor minor, and it usually resolves to Eb or Ebm.