Ab13 guitar chord
The Ab13 chord (Ab dominant 13th) is built from the notes Ab, C, Eb, Gb, Bb and F, formula 1–3–5–b7–9–13.
- Notes
- Ab C Eb Gb Bb F
- Type
- dominant 13th
- Level
- Barre chord
Barre · fret 1Shape 1 of 2
414111How to play Ab13
The usual Ab13 shape is a barre chord: your index finger presses fret 1 across several strings (414111). Barre chords take practice, so start by getting each string to ring clearly before worrying about speed.
Rich and bluesy, often used as a jazz or funk replacement for a 7th chord.
Other ways to play it
Ab13
Barre · fret 4
Questions
What notes are in the Ab13 chord?
Ab13 contains Ab, C, Eb, Gb, Bb and F. Its formula is 1–3–5–b7–9–13.
Is Ab13 hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is 414111.
What can I play instead of Ab13?
Ab7 is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when Ab13 is too hard or too busy.