Chord · Triads
E♭sus2 — E♭ Suspended 2nd
E♭sus2 is the E♭ suspended 2nd chord. It is built on the root E♭ with major 2nd (F) and perfect 5th (B♭) above it — the formula 1 2 5, sounding the notes E♭ F B♭. On the piano it sits at Eb (octave 4) and above in the library's voicing; the same 3 notes in any octave are still E♭sus2.
- Root
- E♭
- Quality
- Suspended 2nd
- Formula
- 1 2 5
- Notes
- E♭ F B♭
On the keyboard
Right-hand fingering for this voicing: 1–2–5 (1 is the thumb).
The notes of E♭sus2
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | E♭ | root | E♭4 |
| 2 | F | major 2nd | F4 |
| 5 | B♭ | perfect 5th | B♭4 |
Other triads on E♭
Suspended 2nd chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.