Ab guitar chord
The Ab chord (Ab major) is built from the notes Ab, C and Eb, formula 1–3–5. It appears in Ab major (as I), Eb major (as IV) and Db major (as V).
- Notes
- Ab C Eb
- Type
- major
- Level
- Barre chord
Barre · fret 4Shape 1 of 3
466544How to play Ab
The usual Ab shape is a barre chord: your index finger presses fret 4 across several strings (466544). Barre chords take practice, so start by getting each string to ring clearly before worrying about speed.
Bright, stable and settled. Major chords are the backbone of most songs.
Other ways to play it
Questions
What notes are in the Ab chord?
Ab contains Ab, C and Eb. Its formula is 1–3–5.
Is Ab hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is 466544. A shortcut: put a capo on fret 1 and play an open G shape.