D#/Eb7sus4 guitar chord (D#/Eb Dominant 7th Suspended 4th)

Symbols: 7sus4, 7sus

Steps: 1-4-5-b7

Notes: D#-G#-A#-Db

The D#/Eb 7sus4 chord is a dominant seventh suspended fourth, featuring the notes D#, G#, A# and Db. This chord omits the third and instead includes the root, perfect fourth, perfect fifth, and minor seventh. The unique suspended quality adds a rich, unresolved sound to your playing, making it perfect for creating tension and drama in progressions. Below, you'll find three variations how to play the "D#/Eb 7sus4" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

D#/Eb7sus4 guitar chord - variation 1
  • Stretch out your pinky to the 4th fret of the E (1st) string and press down
  • Place your middle finger on the B (2nd) string at the 2nd fret and press down
  • Press the G (3rd) string on the 3rd fret with your ring finger
  • Use your index finger to press the D (4th) string down on the 1st fret
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 2

D#/Eb7sus4 guitar chord - variation 2
  • Barre the 6th fret with your index finger, extending over the 1st to the 5th strings
  • Stretch out your pinky to the 9th fret of the B (2nd) string and press down
  • Place your ring finger on the D (4th) string at the 8th fret and press down
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 3

D#/Eb7sus4 guitar chord - variation 3
  • Apply a barre with your index finger across the 11th fret, covering all the strings
  • Place your pinky on the G (3rd) string at the 13th fret and press down
  • Use your ring finger to press the A (5th) string down on the 13th fret
  • To play the chord, strum all the strings