Ab Bass Chord — Chart and Tabs in 5 string Tuning

Short answer: Ab is a Ab maj chord with the notes A♭, C, E♭. In 5 string tuning, there are 27 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: AbM, AbΔ, Ab maj, Ab Major

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How to Play Ab on Bass

Ab, AbM, AbΔ, Abmaj, AbMajor

Notes: A♭, C, E♭

x,4,3,1,1 (x3211)
9,8,6,6,8 (42113)
x,4,6,6,5 (x1342)
x,4,3,1,5 (x3214)
9,8,11,10,8 (21431)
x,x,11,10,8 (xx321)
x,4,3,1,x (x321x)
9,8,6,6,x (3211x)
9,8,x,10,8 (21x31)
x,4,x,1,5 (x2x13)
x,4,6,x,5 (x13x2)
9,8,11,x,8 (213x1)
9,11,11,10,x (1342x)
9,8,6,10,x (3214x)
9,8,x,6,8 (42x13)
9,8,6,x,8 (421x3)
9,8,6,x,5 (432x1)
9,x,6,6,5 (4x231)
9,x,6,10,8 (3x142)
9,11,x,10,8 (24x31)
9,x,11,10,8 (2x431)
9,8,x,x,8 (21xx1)
9,8,6,x,x (321xx)
9,x,6,10,x (2x13x)
9,11,x,10,x (13x2x)
9,x,6,x,5 (3x2x1)
9,x,x,10,8 (2xx31)

Quick Summary

  • The Ab chord contains the notes: A♭, C, E♭
  • In 5 string tuning, there are 27 voicings available
  • Also written as: AbM, AbΔ, Ab maj, Ab Major
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Bass fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Ab chord on Bass?

Ab is a Ab maj chord. It contains the notes A♭, C, E♭. On Bass in 5 string tuning, there are 27 ways to play this chord.

How do you play Ab on Bass?

To play Ab on in 5 string tuning, use one of the 27 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the Ab chord?

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

How many ways can you play Ab on Bass?

In 5 string tuning, there are 27 voicings for the Ab chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: A♭, C, E♭.

What are other names for Ab?

Ab is also known as AbM, AbΔ, Ab maj, Ab Major. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: A♭, C, E♭.