Eb 13sus4
Notes:Eb – Ab – Bb – Db – F – C
Formula:R-P4-P5-m7-M9-M13
Intervals:P1-P4-P5-m7-M9-M13
Scale Degrees:1-4-5-b7-9-13
Introduction
The Eb 13sus4 piano chord (Eb13sus4) consists of the notes Eb, Ab, Bb, Db, F, C. Formula: R-P4-P5-m7-M9-M13 | Scale degrees: 1-4-5-b7-9-13.
Enharmonic equivalent: E♭ is enharmonically equivalent to D♯. See D# 13sus4.
Notes
Eb 13sus4 Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | Eb4 – Ab4 – Bb4 – Db5 – C6 – F5 |
| 1st Inversion | Ab4 – Bb4 – Db5 – F5 – C6 – Eb6 |
| 2nd Inversion | Bb4 – Db5 – F5 – C6 – Ab6 – Eb6 |
Key Signature
The key of Eb 13sus4 has 3 flats: B♭, E♭, A♭.
B♭E♭A♭
Theory: Intervals
Formula: R-P4-P5-m7-M9-M13
Intervals: P1-P4-P5-m7-M9-M13
The Eb 13sus4 is built by stacking intervals from the root note. The formula R-P4-P5-m7-M9-M13 describes the scale degrees used. The intervals P1-P4-P5-m7-M9-M13 show the distance between each note in the chord.
Eb 13sus4 — Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the Eb 13sus4 chord?
The Eb 13sus4 chord (Eb13sus4) contains 6 notes: Eb, Ab, Bb, Db, F, C. Formula: R-P4-P5-m7-M9-M13.
How is Eb13sus4 used in music?
Eb13sus4 is used in jazz, fusion, and contemporary music to add harmonic color. It appears as a dominant or tonic chord depending on context.
What is the scale degree formula for Eb13sus4?
Eb13sus4 uses scale degrees 1-4-5-b7-9-13, giving it its distinctive sound.
Practice Tips
- Start by placing your thumb on Eb and spacing remaining fingers across the chord.
- Practice Eb13sus4 slowly with separate hands before combining.
- Listen carefully to the tension created by the altered tones in this chord.
- Try voicing Eb13sus4 in different octaves to find the most comfortable position.
- Resolve Eb13sus4 to a nearby chord to hear its function in context.