Triads · D# root / E♭
D#sus4 / E♭sus4
A suspended chord with the perfect 4th replacing the third. Creates tension.
Notes in D#sus4
D# / Eb is the key of choice for many jazz standards and brass-heavy arrangements.
Identify the Chord Quality on D#
Each chord below is played on D#. Listen and identify whether you heard D#sus4, D#m, D#7, or another quality — the hardest and most useful ear training skill.
Sus4 in All 12 Keys
Other Chords in D#
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About the D#sus4 Chord
The D#sus4 chord is a sus4 chord built on D# (also written E♭sus4). It contains the notes Eb, Ab, Bb — the root, third, and fifth.
A suspended chord with the perfect 4th replacing the third. Creates tension. Practising the D#sus4 chord across different voicings and contexts builds the harmonic recognition that lets you identify it instantly in any musical setting — whether in a band mix, a recording, or a live performance.