Ab7 chord
A-flat dominant seventh, also written G#7. 3 shapes on the neck below, with the notes it's built from and the keys it belongs to.
Notes
- Ab
- 1
- C
- 3
- Eb
- 5
- Gb
- b7
The major third is what makes it sound bright and settled.
The minor seventh adds a bluesy edge and leaves the chord sounding unfinished.
How to play Ab7
- Root on A
- x-11-13-11-13-11
- Drop 2
- xx6878
- Shell
- 4x45xx
Want to know why this chord works where it does? The Intermediate lessons cover it, and founding players get them first.
Keys with Ab7
Ab7 uses only notes from Db major and Bb minor. It sounds most at home in Db major.