Ab Chord Guitar Chart
Notes: Ab - C - Eb
Formula: 1 - 3 - 5
Intervals: Root, Major 3rd, Perfect 5th
Quick answer
The Ab guitar chord is played as 4-6-6-5-4-4 from low E to high E and uses the notes Ab, C, Eb.
- Fret pattern
- 4-6-6-5-4-4
- Chord notes
- Ab, C, Eb
- Formula
- 1 - 3 - 5
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How to Play Ab
- 1Barre your index finger across fret 4 (low E, B, high E strings)
- 2Place your middle finger on fret 5 of the G string
- 3Place your ring finger on fret 6 of the A string
- 4Place your pinky finger on fret 6 of the D string
About Major Chords
Built from the 1st, 3rd, and 5th notes of the major scale. Major chords sound bright, happy, and stable.
Ab Major Guitar Chord FAQ
What notes are in the Ab Major guitar chord?
The Ab Major guitar chord uses the notes Ab, C, Eb.
How do you play Ab on guitar?
Play the Ab guitar chord with the 4-6-6-5-4-4 fret pattern from low E to high E. Barre your index finger across fret 4 (low E, B, high E strings) Place your middle finger on fret 5 of the G string Place your ring finger on fret 6 of the A string Place your pinky finger on fret 6 of the D string
What is the formula for Ab Major?
The Ab Major formula is 1 - 3 - 5: Root, Major 3rd, Perfect 5th.