A♭ major 7th guitar chord
How to play the A♭ major 7th chord (also written G♯), written A♭maj7, on guitar. The shape is 1 3 2 2 1 1 and it sounds the notesA♭ – C – E♭ – G — free to print or download below.
How to play the A♭ major 7th chord
- Read the diagram. The dots show where to press. A circle above a string means play it open; an × means do not play that string. This shape is 1 3 2 2 1 1 (from the low E string to the high E).
- Place your fingers. Lay your first finger flat across the barred fret, then add the remaining fingers as shown.
- Strum and check. Strum the 6 played strings and let each note ring cleanly. The chord sounds the notes A♭ – C – E♭ – G.
Notes in the A♭ major 7th chord
The A♭ major 7th chord contains the notes A♭ – C – E♭ – G. The diagram shows the common barre shape, 1 3 2 2 1 1 from the lowest string to the highest.
A♭ major 7th guitar chord — frequently asked questions
How do you play the A♭ major 7th chord on guitar?
Use the shape 1 3 2 2 1 1 (low E to high E): press the dots shown, play the 0 open strings and mute the 0 marked with an ×. It sounds the notes A♭ – C – E♭ – G.
What notes are in the A♭ major 7th chord?
The A♭ major 7th chord (A♭maj7) contains the notes A♭ – C – E♭ – G.
Is the A♭ major 7th guitar chord diagram free?
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