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Chord Shapes

There are 12 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the D, G and B strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 2 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 4 of the low E, D and high E strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 5 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 6 of the A string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 7 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 11 of the A, G and high E strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 13 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 13 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 4

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Mute the D string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 7 of the B string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 8 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 8 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 5

Fingers Positions

• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 4 of the low E, D, B and high E strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 5 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 6 of the A string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 6

Fingers Positions

• Mute the A string
• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 4 of the low E string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 4 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 5 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 7

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 10 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 11 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 11 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 8

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 7 of the B string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 8 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 8 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 9

Fingers Positions

• Mute the D string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 4 of the low E string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 5 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 6 of the A string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 7 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 10

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 4 of the D, B and high E strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 5 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 11

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 9 of the B string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 10 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 11 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 11 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 12

Fingers Positions

• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 4 of the low E and D strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 5 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 6 of the A string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 7 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Ab 7 Description

Welcome to our in-depth tutorial on the Ab 7 chord. This chord is a member of the Dominant Chords family, and is built from the notes Ab, C, Eb, and Gb. The intervals that construct this chord are 1, 3, 5, and b7, also known as the Root, Major Third, Perfect Fifth, and Minor Seventh, respectively.

Learning the Ab 7 chord can be a bit challenging for beginners, but with our detailed chord diagrams and fretboard patterns, you'll be able to master this chord in no time. We'll show you how these tones come together to create the distinctive sound of the Ab 7 chord. If you're new to guitar chords, you might find our full tutorial about guitar chords of all types helpful.

Understanding the music intervals that make up this chord is crucial to mastering its sound and knowing how to use it in your playing. You can delve deeper into this topic with our tutorial about fretboard intervals. Additionally, our tutorial that teaches how to build chords by stacking intervals can provide you with a broader understanding of chord construction.

As a part of the Dominant Chords family, the Ab 7 chord often appears in various music genres, including blues and jazz. If you're interested in exploring more about this chord family, check out our tutorial about dominant (7) guitar chords.

Learning the Ab 7 chord is a significant step in advancing your guitar skills. It's a versatile chord that can add depth and complexity to your music. So let's get started on mastering this chord!

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