Ab5 Bass Chord — Chart and Tabs in 5 string Tuning

Short answer: Ab5 is a A b5 chord with the notes A, C♯, E♭. In 5 string tuning, there are 31 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: AMb5, AΔ-5

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How to Play Ab5 on Bass

Ab5, AMb5, AΔ-5

Notes: A, C♯, E♭

10,9,6,7,6 (43121)
x,5,4,1,2 (x4312)
10,9,0,7,8 (43.12)
x,5,6,7,6 (x1243)
x,9,0,7,8 (x3.12)
10,11,0,11,8 (23.41)
10,9,0,11,8 (32.41)
x,5,4,7,8 (x2134)
x,11,0,11,8 (x2.31)
x,9,0,11,8 (x2.31)
x,x,0,11,8 (xx.21)
x,5,4,1,x (x321x)
x,5,6,x,6 (x12x3)
10,11,0,11,x (12.3x)
10,x,6,7,6 (3x121)
10,9,6,x,6 (321x1)
10,9,0,x,8 (32.x1)
x,9,0,x,8 (x2.x1)
x,11,0,11,x (x1.2x)
10,9,6,7,x (4312x)
10,x,0,11,8 (2x.31)
10,9,x,7,8 (43x12)
10,9,6,x,8 (431x2)
x,5,4,x,8 (x21x3)
10,11,x,11,8 (23x41)
10,9,x,11,8 (32x41)
10,x,6,x,6 (2x1x1)
10,9,6,x,x (321xx)
10,11,x,11,x (12x3x)
10,9,x,x,8 (32xx1)
10,x,x,11,8 (2xx31)

Quick Summary

  • The Ab5 chord contains the notes: A, C♯, E♭
  • In 5 string tuning, there are 31 voicings available
  • Also written as: AMb5, AΔ-5
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Bass fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Ab5 chord on Bass?

Ab5 is a A b5 chord. It contains the notes A, C♯, E♭. On Bass in 5 string tuning, there are 31 ways to play this chord.

How do you play Ab5 on Bass?

To play Ab5 on in 5 string tuning, use one of the 31 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the Ab5 chord?

The Ab5 chord contains the notes: A, C♯, E♭.

How many ways can you play Ab5 on Bass?

In 5 string tuning, there are 31 voicings for the Ab5 chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: A, C♯, E♭.

What are other names for Ab5?

Ab5 is also known as AMb5, AΔ-5. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: A, C♯, E♭.