Accessible Page: Abmaj7 Chord on Guitar: How To Play the Ab Major Seventh chord

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Chord Shapes

There are 14 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 3 of the high E string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 4 of the B string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 5 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 6 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 4 of the low E and B strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 5 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 5 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 6 of the A 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 8 of the G, B and high E strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 10 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 11 of the A string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 4

Fingers Positions

• Let the G string play without pressing any fret
• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 3 of the A string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 4 of the low E string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 5 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 5

Fingers Positions

• Mute the A 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 B string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 5 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 5 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 6

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the D string
• Mute the G string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 11 of the A string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 13 of the B string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 15 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 7

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Mute the D string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 8 of the G, B and high E strings at the same time

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 8

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 9

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Mute the D string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 11 of the high E string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 12 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 13 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 10

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Let the G string play without pressing any fret
• Mute the high E 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 A string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 11

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 5 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 5 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 12

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the D string
• Let the G string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 9 of the B string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 10 of the A string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 11 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 13

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 14

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 ring finger (3) on the fret 8 of the G, B and high E strings at the same time

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Ab maj7 Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the Ab maj7 chord. This beautiful chord, belonging to the Major Chords family, is composed of the notes Ab, C, Eb, and G. The intervals that build this chord are 1, 3, 5, and 7, which respectively represent the Root, Major Third, Perfect Fifth, and Major Seventh.

Understanding the intervals that compose a chord is crucial in mastering guitar music theory. If you need a refresher on this topic, we recommend checking out our tutorial about fretboard intervals. This will help you understand how chords are built by stacking intervals.

The Ab maj7 chord is a popular choice in many music styles, particularly in jazz. If you're interested in jazz chord progressions that often utilize the maj7, m7 and 7 chord types, we have a great tutorial about jazz chord progressions you might find helpful.

In this tutorial, we'll provide you with chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that show the tones composing the Ab maj7 chord. If you want to delve deeper into the world of chords, our full tutorial about guitar chords of all types is a great resource.

Lastly, if you come across a chord shape and you're unsure how to name it, our interactive tool to analyze chord shapes can be a big help. Happy playing!

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