Ab11 chord - Ab Dominant Eleventh - guitar chord chart

Welcome to our tutorial on the Ab 11 chord, a member of the Dominant Chords family. This chord is composed of the notes Ab, C, Eb, Gb, Bb, and Db, and is built using the intervals 1, 3, 5, b7, 9, and 11. Understanding the notation of these intervals is key to mastering this complex chord.

The full names of the intervals that make up the Ab 11 chord are: Root, Major Third, Perfect Fifth, Minor Seventh, Major Ninth, and Perfect Eleventh. If you're unfamiliar with these terms, our tutorial on fretboard intervals can help clarify them.

The Ab 11 chord, like all dominant chords, has a distinctive sound that can add richness and complexity to your playing. This tutorial will provide you with chord diagrams and fretboard patterns to help you visualize and practice the tones that compose this chord.

Learning to play the Ab 11 chord can be a challenge, but it's a great way to expand your guitar skills beyond beginner level. If you're ready to take your playing to the next level, check out our tutorial on intermediate guitar chords.

Remember, understanding the theory behind the chords you're playing is just as important as being able to play them. Our tutorial on building chords by stacking intervals can help deepen your understanding of how chords like the Ab 11 are constructed.