A♭ Major 7 Chord on Guitar
The A♭ Major 7 chord contains A♭, C, E♭ and G — 4 notes. Every position is marked across the whole fretboard below, labelled with note names and with interval numbers, and the tuning of each string can be changed.
- Root
- Major 3rd
- Perfect 5th
- Major 7th
| Degree | 1 | 3 | 5 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Note | A♭ | C | E♭ | G |
| Interval | Root | Major 3rd | Perfect 5th | Major 7th |
Note names
Interval numbers
Circle of fifths
Frequently asked questions
What notes are in the A♭ Major 7 chord?
A♭, C, E♭ and G. That is 4 notes.
How is the A♭ Major 7 chord built?
From a root of A♭: C is the major 3rd, E♭ is the perfect 5th and G is the major 7th.
Which scales contain the A♭ Major 7 chord?
E♭ Major (Ionian), C Natural Minor (Aeolian), F Dorian and C Phrygian, among others. Every note of the A♭ Major 7 chord is in those, so they can be played over it.
Which smaller chords are inside the A♭ Major 7 chord?
A♭ Major, C Minor and C Power (5). Each uses only notes the A♭ Major 7 chord already contains.
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