Ab chord
A-flat major, also written G#. 2 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
The major third is what makes it sound bright and settled.
How to play Ab
- Barre (E shape)
- 466544
- Barre (A shape)
- x-11-13-13-13-11
Want to know why this chord works where it does? The Intermediate lessons cover it, and founding players get them first.
Keys with Ab
Ab uses only notes from Ab major, Eb major, Db major and F minor. It sounds most at home in Ab major.