A♭ Minor Scale
The A♭ Minor scale contains the notes A♭, B♭, C♭, D♭, E♭, F♭, G♭. Its key signature has 7♭.
A♭ Minor scale on the piano
Key facts
Scale degrees of A♭ Minor
| 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♭ | Subtonic | m7 |
Chords in the key of A♭ Minor
These are the seven diatonic triads built on each degree of the A♭ Minor scale. Click a chord to see its notes, fingering and inversions.
Common chord progressions in A♭ Minor
| Roman numerals | Chords |
|---|---|
| i – iv – v – i | A♭m – D♭m – E♭m – A♭m |
| i – VI – III – VII | A♭m – F♭ – C♭ – G♭ |
| i – iv – VII – III | A♭m – D♭m – G♭ – C♭ |
| i – VII – VI – VII | A♭m – G♭ – F♭ – G♭ |
Natural, harmonic & melodic A♭ Minor
| Variant | Notes |
|---|---|
| Natural | A♭, B♭, C♭, D♭, E♭, F♭, G♭ |
| Harmonic | A♭, B♭, C♭, D♭, E♭, F♭, G |
| Melodic | A♭, B♭, C♭, D♭, E♭, F, G (ascending; the descending form matches the natural minor) |
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Frequently asked questions
What notes are in the A♭ Minor scale?
The A♭ Minor scale consists of the notes A♭, B♭, C♭, D♭, E♭, F♭, G♭.
How many sharps or flats does A♭ Minor have?
The key signature of A♭ Minor has 7♭.
What is the relative key of A♭ Minor?
The relative key of A♭ Minor is C♭ Major — it shares the same key signature.
What chords are in the key of A♭ Minor?
The diatonic chords in the key of A♭ Minor are A♭m, B♭dim, C♭, D♭m, E♭m, F♭, G♭.
