Guitar chord Ab13 - diagrams and theory

Welcome to our tutorial on the Ab 13 chord. This chord is a member of the Dominant Chords family and is composed of seven distinct notes: Ab, C, Eb, Gb, Bb, Db, and F. The intervals that construct this chord are the 1, 3, 5, b7, 9, 11, and 13. To better understand these intervals, you can refer to our tutorial about fretboard intervals.

The complete names of the music intervals that build the Ab 13 chord are: Root, Major Third, Perfect Fifth, Minor Seventh, Major Ninth, Perfect eleventh, and Major thirteenth. If you're unfamiliar with these terms, you might find our tutorial on how to denote chords based on the intervals that compose them helpful.

In this tutorial, we will provide chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that visually represent the tones composing the Ab 13 chord. These visual aids are essential for understanding how to play this chord. For more advanced knowledge on how to build chords by stacking intervals, check out our comprehensive tutorial.

As part of the Dominant Chords family, the Ab 13 chord is often used in various music genres, including jazz. If you're interested in learning more about this, our tutorial about dominant (7) guitar chords can provide additional information.

Mastering the Ab 13 chord can open up a new world of musical possibilities, allowing you to play more complex songs and progressions. So let's dive in and start learning!