Ab2 Bass Chord — Chart and Tabs in 5 string Tuning

Short answer: Ab2 is a Ab 2 chord with the notes A♭, C, E♭, B♭. In 5 string tuning, there are 11 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: Abadd2, Abadd9

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How to Play Ab2 on Bass

Ab2, Abadd2, Abadd9

Notes: A♭, C, E♭, B♭

x,4,1,1,5 (x2113)
x,4,3,1,3 (x4213)
9,8,11,8,8 (21311)
9,6,6,10,8 (31142)
x,4,6,8,5 (x1342)
9,8,x,8,8 (21x11)
9,6,6,10,x (2113x)
9,8,6,8,x (4213x)
9,6,6,x,5 (423x1)
9,x,6,8,5 (4x231)
9,6,x,10,8 (31x42)

Quick Summary

  • The Ab2 chord contains the notes: A♭, C, E♭, B♭
  • In 5 string tuning, there are 11 voicings available
  • Also written as: Abadd2, Abadd9
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Bass fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Ab2 chord on Bass?

Ab2 is a Ab 2 chord. It contains the notes A♭, C, E♭, B♭. On Bass in 5 string tuning, there are 11 ways to play this chord.

How do you play Ab2 on Bass?

To play Ab2 on in 5 string tuning, use one of the 11 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the Ab2 chord?

The Ab2 chord contains the notes: A♭, C, E♭, B♭.

How many ways can you play Ab2 on Bass?

In 5 string tuning, there are 11 voicings for the Ab2 chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: A♭, C, E♭, B♭.

What are other names for Ab2?

Ab2 is also known as Abadd2, Abadd9. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: A♭, C, E♭, B♭.