Ab Cavaquinho Chord — Chart and Tabs in D A E A Tuning

Short answer: Ab is a Ab Major chord with the notes A♭, C, E♭. In D A E A tuning, there are 7 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

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

How to Play Ab on Cavaquinho

Ab, AbM, AbΔ, Abmaj, AbMajor

Notes: A♭, C, E♭

6,6,8,6 (1121)
6,6,4,3 (3421)
6,3,4,6 (3124)
6,6,8,x (112x)
6,x,8,6 (1x21)
6,6,x,3 (23x1)
6,3,x,6 (21x3)

Quick Summary

  • The Ab chord contains the notes: A♭, C, E♭
  • In D A E A tuning, there are 7 voicings available
  • Also written as: AbM, AbΔ, Ab maj, Ab Major
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Cavaquinho fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Ab chord on Cavaquinho?

Ab is a Ab Major chord. It contains the notes A♭, C, E♭. On Cavaquinho in D A E A tuning, there are 7 ways to play this chord.

How do you play Ab on Cavaquinho?

To play Ab on in D A E A tuning, use one of the 7 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 Cavaquinho?

In D A E A tuning, there are 7 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♭.