Abm Bass Chord — Chart and Tabs in 5 string Tuning

Short answer: Abm is a Ab min chord with the notes A♭, C♭, E♭. In 5 string tuning, there are 23 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: Ab-, Ab min, Ab Minor

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How to Play Abm on Bass

Abm, Ab-, Abmin, AbMinor

Notes: A♭, C♭, E♭

x,4,2,1,1 (x3211)
x,4,6,6,4 (x1231)
x,4,2,1,4 (x3214)
9,7,6,6,8 (42113)
x,x,11,9,8 (xx321)
x,4,6,x,4 (x12x1)
x,4,2,1,x (x321x)
9,7,6,6,x (3211x)
x,4,x,1,4 (x2x13)
9,11,11,9,x (1231x)
9,7,6,9,x (3214x)
9,7,x,9,8 (31x42)
9,x,6,9,8 (3x142)
9,7,6,x,8 (421x3)
9,7,x,6,8 (42x13)
9,x,11,9,8 (2x431)
9,11,x,9,8 (24x31)
9,7,11,x,8 (314x2)
9,11,x,9,x (12x1x)
9,7,6,x,x (321xx)
9,x,6,9,x (2x13x)
9,x,x,9,8 (2xx31)
9,7,x,x,8 (31xx2)

Quick Summary

  • The Abm chord contains the notes: A♭, C♭, E♭
  • In 5 string tuning, there are 23 voicings available
  • Also written as: Ab-, Ab min, Ab Minor
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Bass fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Abm chord on Bass?

Abm is a Ab min chord. It contains the notes A♭, C♭, E♭. On Bass in 5 string tuning, there are 23 ways to play this chord.

How do you play Abm on Bass?

To play Abm on in 5 string tuning, use one of the 23 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the Abm chord?

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

How many ways can you play Abm on Bass?

In 5 string tuning, there are 23 voicings for the Abm chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: A♭, C♭, E♭.

What are other names for Abm?

Abm is also known as Ab-, Ab min, Ab Minor. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: A♭, C♭, E♭.