Ab7 5-String Guitar Chord — Chart and Tabs in Fifths (CGDAE) Tuning

Short answer: Ab7 is a Ab Dominant 7 chord with the notes A♭, C, E♭, G♭. In Fifths (CGDAE) tuning, there are 11 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: Ab dom

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How to Play Ab7 on 5-String Guitar

Ab7, Abdom

Notes: A♭, C, E♭, G♭

x,1,1,3,2 (x1132)
8,8,10,9,8 (11321)
8,5,4,6,4 (42131)
8,8,10,9,11 (11324)
8,8,x,9,8 (11x21)
8,8,10,9,x (1132x)
8,5,4,6,x (4213x)
8,8,4,x,8 (231x4)
8,x,4,6,8 (3x124)
8,11,10,x,11 (132x4)
8,x,10,9,11 (1x324)

Quick Summary

  • The Ab7 chord contains the notes: A♭, C, E♭, G♭
  • In Fifths (CGDAE) tuning, there are 11 voicings available
  • Also written as: Ab dom
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the 5-String Guitar fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Ab7 chord on 5-String Guitar?

Ab7 is a Ab Dominant 7 chord. It contains the notes A♭, C, E♭, G♭. On 5-String Guitar in Fifths (CGDAE) tuning, there are 11 ways to play this chord.

How do you play Ab7 on 5-String Guitar?

To play Ab7 on in Fifths (CGDAE) 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 Ab7 chord?

The Ab7 chord contains the notes: A♭, C, E♭, G♭.

How many ways can you play Ab7 on 5-String Guitar?

In Fifths (CGDAE) tuning, there are 11 voicings for the Ab7 chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: A♭, C, E♭, G♭.

What are other names for Ab7?

Ab7 is also known as Ab dom. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: A♭, C, E♭, G♭.

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