A♭ Major Scale
The A♭ Major scale contains the notes A♭, B♭, C, D♭, E♭, F, G. Its key signature has 4♭.
A♭ Major scale on the piano
Key facts
Scale degrees of A♭ Major
| Degree | Note | Name | Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A♭ | Tonic | P1 |
| 2 | B♭ | Supertonic | M2 |
| 3 | C | Mediant | M3 |
| 4 | D♭ | Subdominant | P4 |
| 5 | E♭ | Dominant | P5 |
| 6 | F | Submediant | M6 |
| 7 | G | Leading Tone | M7 |
Chords in the key of A♭ Major
These are the seven diatonic triads built on each degree of the A♭ Major scale. Click a chord to see its notes, fingering and inversions.
Common chord progressions in A♭ Major
| Roman numerals | Chords |
|---|---|
| I – IV – V – I | A♭ – D♭ – E♭ – A♭ |
| I – V – vi – IV | A♭ – E♭ – Fm – D♭ |
| ii – V – I | B♭m – E♭ – A♭ |
| I – vi – IV – V | A♭ – Fm – D♭ – E♭ |
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Frequently asked questions
What notes are in the A♭ Major scale?
The A♭ Major scale consists of the notes A♭, B♭, C, D♭, E♭, F, G.
How many sharps or flats does A♭ Major have?
The key signature of A♭ Major has 4♭.
What is the relative key of A♭ Major?
The relative key of A♭ Major is F Minor — it shares the same key signature.
What chords are in the key of A♭ Major?
The diatonic chords in the key of A♭ Major are A♭, B♭m, Cm, D♭, E♭, Fm, Gdim.
