A♭ major guitar chord
How to play the A♭ major chord (also written G♯), written A♭, on guitar. The shape is 4 3 1 1 1 x and it sounds the notesA♭ – C – E♭ — free to print or download below.
How to play the A♭ major 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 4 3 1 1 1 x (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 5 played strings and let each note ring cleanly. The chord sounds the notes A♭ – C – E♭.
Notes in the A♭ major chord
The A♭ major chord contains the notes A♭ – C – E♭. The diagram shows the common barre shape, 4 3 1 1 1 x from the lowest string to the highest.
A♭ major guitar chord — frequently asked questions
How do you play the A♭ major chord on guitar?
Use the shape 4 3 1 1 1 x (low E to high E): press the dots shown, play the 0 open strings and mute the 1 marked with an ×. It sounds the notes A♭ – C – E♭.
What notes are in the A♭ major chord?
The A♭ major chord (A♭) contains the notes A♭ – C – E♭.
Is the A♭ major guitar chord diagram free?
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