D#/Ebsus guitar chord (D#/Eb Suspended 4th)

Symbols: sus, sus4

Steps: 1-4-5

Notes: D#-G#-A#

The D#/Eb suspended 4th chord replaces the third with the perfect fourth, giving it a suspended and unresolved quality. With the notes D#, G# and A#, this chord creates tension and anticipation, making it perfect for dynamic transitions. Below, you'll find six variations how to play the "D#/Eb sus" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

Apply a barre with your pinky across the 4th fret, covering the 1st to the 2nd strings
With your ring finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 3rd fret
Place your index finger on the D (4th) string at the 1st fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 2

With your middle finger, press down on the B (2nd) string at the 4th fret
Press the G (3rd) string on the 3rd fret with your index finger
Stretch out your pinky to the 6th fret of the D (4th) string and press down
Stretch out your ring finger to the 6th fret of the A (5th) string and press down
Strum from the 5th string to the 2nd strings

Variation 3

Place a barre using your index finger on the 6th fret from the 1st to the 5th strings
Stretch out your pinky to the 9th fret of the B (2nd) string and press down
Press the G (3rd) string on the 8th fret with your ring finger
Place your middle finger on the D (4th) string at the 8th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 4

Stretch out your pinky to the 11th fret of the E (1st) string and press down
Position your middle finger on the B (2nd) string at the 9th fret and press down
Place a barre using your index finger on the 8th fret from the 3rd to the 4th strings
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 5

Barre the 11th fret with your index finger, extending over all the strings
Press the G (3rd) string on the 13th fret with your pinky
Place your ring finger on the D (4th) string at the 13th fret and press down
Use your middle finger to press the A (5th) string down on the 13th fret
Now, strum all the strings

Variation 6

Apply a barre with your index finger across the 11th fret, covering the 1st to the 2nd strings
Place your pinky on the G (3rd) string at the 13th fret and press down
Use your ring finger to press the D (4th) string down on the 13th fret
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Other D#/Eb Chords

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