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Chord Shapes
There are 3 positions for this chord:
Position 1
Fingers Positions
- Mute the high E string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 3 of the A and G strings at the same time
- Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 4 of the low E string
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 4 of the B string
- Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 5 of the D string
Position Characteristics
- This position requires barre
- This position is movable
Audio file
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Position 2
Fingers Positions
- Mute the low E string
- Mute the A string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 3 of the G and high E strings at the same time
- Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 4 of the B string
- Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 6 of the D string
Position Characteristics
- This position requires barre
- This position is movable
Audio file
Listen to the mp3 audio of this chord position:
Position 3
Fingers Positions
- Mute the low E 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 B string
- Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 12 of the G string
Position Characteristics
- This position is movable
Audio file
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Ab maj9 Description
Welcome to this tutorial where we will delve into the intricacies of the Ab maj9 chord. This chord, which belongs to the Major Chords family, is composed of the notes Ab, C, Eb, G, and Bb. The intervals that build this chord are 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9, also known as the Root, Major Third, Perfect Fifth, Major Seventh, and Major Ninth respectively.
Understanding the music intervals that compose a chord is crucial in mastering the art of guitar playing. If you're unfamiliar with terms like 'Major Third' or 'Perfect Fifth', we recommend visiting our tutorial about fretboard intervals for a comprehensive overview.
Once you have a solid understanding of these intervals, you'll be ready to tackle the Ab maj9 chord. This chord is a bit more advanced than beginner chords, so it might be challenging for some. But don't worry, our tutorial about more advanced chords is here to guide you through the process.
Playing the Ab maj9 chord involves particular fretboard patterns and chord diagrams that show the tones composing the chord. If you're interested in building chords by stacking intervals, check out our tutorial that teaches how to build chords by stacking intervals.
The Ab maj9 chord is often used in jazz chord progressions. If you're interested in jazz music, you might find our tutorial about jazz chord progression useful. It often utilizes maj7, m7, and 7 chord types, including our Ab maj9 chord.
Lastly, if you're struggling to name a chord shape shown on the fretboard, our interactive tool to analyze chord shapes might come in handy. Happy strumming!
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