Chords in the key of Ab major
The Ab major scale is Ab – Bb – C – Db – Eb – F – G. Building a chord on each note gives the seven chords below, numbered with Roman numerals (uppercase for major, lowercase for minor).
7th chords in Ab major
Add the seventh note of the scale to each chord for a richer, jazzier sound.
Common progressions in Ab major
- I–IV–VAbC#Eb
- I–V–vi–IVAbEbFmC#
- I–vi–IV–VAbFmC#Eb
- vi–IV–I–VFmC#AbEb
- ii–V–IBbm7Eb7Abmaj7
- 12-bar bluesAb7Ab7Ab7Ab7C#7C#7Ab7Ab7
- I–V–IVAbEbC#
- Canon progressionAbEbFmCmC#AbC#Eb
Questions
What chords are in the key of Ab major?
The chords in Ab major are Ab, Bbm, Cm, Db, Eb, Fm and Gdim.
Which chords in Ab major are major and which are minor?
Major: Ab, Db and Eb. Minor: Bbm, Cm and Fm. Gdim is diminished.
What is the relative minor of Ab major?
F minor. It uses the same notes and chords, but centers on F.
How can I play in Ab major with easy chords?
Put a capo on fret 1 and play the open chords of G major: G, Am, Bm, C, D and Em.