I-IV-V foundation
This is the core major-key movement behind blues, rock, country, and pop progressions.
Guitar chord companion
Ab Major Chord
Learn the Ab Major chord on guitar with chord tones, intervals, and interactive fretboard shapes.
1Ab3C5Eb
Playable Ab Major Chord voicings
Start with these chord-box shapes, then use the full fretboard below to see every chord tone.
G shape, open position
Low to high strings: 4 3 1 1 1 4
E shape, fret 4
Low to high strings: 4 6 6 5 4 4
D shape, fret 6
Low to high strings: x x 6 8 9 8
C shape, fret 8
Low to high strings: x 11 10 8 9 8
A shape, fret 11
Low to high strings: x 11 13 13 13 11
Full fretboard map
Every Ab Major Chord chord tone across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
Frets 0–24. Select a position or tap a note to hear it.
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Progression examples using Ab Major
Try these progressions to hear the harmony in context. On bass, outline each chord with individual target tones.
I-vi-IV-V loop
A familiar pop progression that balances a stable tonic with relative minor color.
Chord Tones
| Degree | Interval | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Root | Ab |
| 3 | M3 | C |
| 5 | P5 | Eb |
Scales Containing the Complete Formula
Complete Formula
1 – 3 – 5
Compound degrees retain their names: 9, 11, and 13 are extensions. A voicing may place their pitches in a closer register.