Ab5 Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in G Modal Tuning

Short answer: Ab5 is a A ♭5 chord with the notes A, C♯, E♭. In G Modal tuning, there are 21 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: AMb5, AΔ-5

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How to Play Ab5 on Banjo

Ab5, AMb5, AΔ-5

Notes: A, C♯, E♭

8,9,8,9,11 (12134)
x,9,8,9,11 (x2134)
x,x,8,9,11 (xx123)
8,9,6,9,x (2314x)
6,9,8,9,x (1324x)
8,x,8,9,11 (1x123)
8,9,8,x,11 (121x3)
8,9,6,x,7 (341x2)
8,x,6,9,7 (3x142)
6,9,8,x,7 (143x2)
6,x,8,9,7 (1x342)
8,9,x,9,11 (12x34)
x,9,8,x,11 (x21x3)
6,9,8,x,x (132xx)
8,9,6,x,x (231xx)
6,x,8,x,7 (1x3x2)
8,x,6,x,7 (3x1x2)
6,x,8,9,x (1x23x)
8,x,6,9,x (2x13x)
8,9,x,x,11 (12xx3)
8,x,x,9,11 (1xx23)

Quick Summary

  • The Ab5 chord contains the notes: A, C♯, E♭
  • In G Modal tuning, there are 21 voicings available
  • Also written as: AMb5, AΔ-5
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Ab5 chord on Banjo?

Ab5 is a A ♭5 chord. It contains the notes A, C♯, E♭. On Banjo in G Modal tuning, there are 21 ways to play this chord.

How do you play Ab5 on Banjo?

To play Ab5 on in G Modal tuning, use one of the 21 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 Banjo?

In G Modal tuning, there are 21 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♭.

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