How to play E♭ Suspended 4th on ukulele
These shapes are for standard GCEA tuning. The first is the easiest, and the others sit in different positions on the neck. Playing in another tuning? Pick it above the diagrams and the shapes are redrawn for it.
Shape 1: 3341
- Press the 4th string (G) at fret 3.
- Press the 3rd string (C) at fret 3.
- Press the 2nd string (E) at fret 4.
- Press the 1st string (A) at fret 1.
Shape 2: 8866 (from fret 6)
- Lay your index finger flat across the 1st to 2nd strings at fret 6 (a barre).
- Press the 4th string (G) at fret 8.
- Press the 3rd string (C) at fret 8.
The numbers in the shape name list the fret for each string from the string nearest your face to the highest, with x meaning that string is not played and 0 meaning it rings open.
Notes in E♭ Suspended 4th
| Note | Role |
|---|---|
| E♭ | 1 (root) |
| A♭ | 4 |
| B♭ | 5 |
The formula for E♭ Suspended 4th (sus4) is 1 4 5: take the root, then the scale degrees listed. In the D♯ spelling the notes are D♯ G♯ A♯.
When to use E♭sus4
Suspended 4th chords replace the third with the fourth for a tense, hanging sound that usually wants to resolve to the major chord on the same root.
Other E♭ chords
E♭, E♭m, E♭7, E♭maj7, E♭m7, E♭sus2, E♭°, E♭+, E♭add9, E♭6, E♭ø7
Other suspended 4th chords on ukulele
Csus4, D♭sus4, Dsus4, Esus4, Fsus4, F♯sus4, Gsus4, A♭sus4, Asus4, B♭sus4, Bsus4
Frequently asked questions
How do you play E♭ Suspended 4th on ukulele?
The easiest E♭sus4 shape on ukulele is 3341 (Press the 4th string (G) at fret 3. Press the 3rd string (C) at fret 3. Press the 2nd string (E) at fret 4. Press the 1st string (A) at fret 1.)
What notes are in E♭ Suspended 4th?
E♭ Suspended 4th (E♭sus4) contains the notes E♭ A♭ B♭. The formula is 1 4 5.
Is E♭ the same as D♯?
Yes. E♭ and D♯ are two names for the same pitch, so E♭ Suspended 4th and D♯ Suspended 4th sound identical and use the same ukulele shapes. Written as D♯sus4 the notes are spelled D♯ G♯ A♯.
How many ukulele shapes are there for E♭sus4?
There are many. This page shows 2 common ones at different positions, easiest first. Moving a barre shape up the neck gives the same chord type on other roots.
See E♭ Suspended 4th on guitar, check its notes in the chord finder, or transpose a whole song with the chord transposer. Browse the full ukulele chord library.