Ab°9 5-String Guitar Chord — Chart and Tabs in Open G (Keith Richards) Tuning

Short answer: Ab°9 is a Ab Diminished 9 chord with the notes A♭, C♭, E♭♭, G♭♭, B♭. In Open G (Keith Richards) tuning, there are 2 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: Ab dim9

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How to Play Ab°9 on 5-String Guitar

Ab^°9, Abdim⁹

Notes: A♭, C♭, E♭♭, G♭♭, B♭

Quick Summary

• The Ab°9 chord contains the notes: A♭, C♭, E♭♭, G♭♭, B♭
• In Open G (Keith Richards) tuning, there are 2 voicings available
• Also written as: Ab dim9
• Each diagram shows finger positions on the 5-String Guitar fretboard

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Ab°9 chord on 5-String Guitar?

Ab°9 is a Ab Diminished 9 chord. It contains the notes A♭, C♭, E♭♭, G♭♭, B♭. On 5-String Guitar in Open G (Keith Richards) tuning, there are 2 ways to play this chord.

How do you play Ab°9 on 5-String Guitar?

To play Ab°9 on in Open G (Keith Richards) tuning, use one of the 2 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the Ab°9 chord?

The Ab°9 chord contains the notes: A♭, C♭, E♭♭, G♭♭, B♭.

How many ways can you play Ab°9 on 5-String Guitar?

In Open G (Keith Richards) tuning, there are 2 voicings for the Ab°9 chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: A♭, C♭, E♭♭, G♭♭, B♭.

What are other names for Ab°9?

Ab°9 is also known as Ab dim9. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: A♭, C♭, E♭♭, G♭♭, B♭.

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