Ab+7b9 Guitar Chord — Chart and Tabs in Open E flat Tuning

Short answer: Ab+7b9 is a Ab Augmented 7♭9 chord with the notes A♭, C, E, G♭, B♭♭. In Open E flat tuning, there are 18 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: Ab7♯5b9, Ab7+5b9

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How to Play Ab+7b9 on Guitar

Ab+7b9, Ab7♯5b9, Ab7+5b9

Notes: A♭, C, E, G♭, B♭♭

6,6,5,5,8,5 (231141)
5,6,5,5,8,6 (121143)
5,8,5,5,6,6 (141123)
5,6,6,5,8,5 (123141)
5,8,6,5,6,5 (142131)
6,8,5,5,6,5 (241131)
x,8,6,5,6,5 (x42131)
x,6,5,5,8,6 (x21143)
x,6,6,5,8,5 (x23141)
x,8,5,5,6,6 (x41123)
6,8,5,5,6,x (24113x)
5,6,6,5,8,x (12314x)
6,6,5,5,8,x (23114x)
5,8,6,5,6,x (14213x)
6,8,x,5,6,5 (24x131)
5,6,x,5,8,6 (12x143)
6,6,x,5,8,5 (23x141)
5,8,x,5,6,6 (14x123)

Quick Summary

  • The Ab+7b9 chord contains the notes: A♭, C, E, G♭, B♭♭
  • In Open E flat tuning, there are 18 voicings available
  • Also written as: Ab7♯5b9, Ab7+5b9
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Guitar fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Ab+7b9 chord on Guitar?

Ab+7b9 is a Ab Augmented 7♭9 chord. It contains the notes A♭, C, E, G♭, B♭♭. On Guitar in Open E flat tuning, there are 18 ways to play this chord.

How do you play Ab+7b9 on Guitar?

To play Ab+7b9 on in Open E flat tuning, use one of the 18 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the Ab+7b9 chord?

The Ab+7b9 chord contains the notes: A♭, C, E, G♭, B♭♭.

How many ways can you play Ab+7b9 on Guitar?

In Open E flat tuning, there are 18 voicings for the Ab+7b9 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+7b9?

Ab+7b9 is also known as Ab7♯5b9, Ab7+5b9. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: A♭, C, E, G♭, B♭♭.

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