Ab13(#9) Guitar Chords Explained | Ab Dominant Thirteen Sharp Ninth

Welcome to our tutorial on the Ab 13(#9) chord, a complex and rich sounding chord that belongs to the Dominant Chords family. This chord, known for its unique tonality, is composed of the notes Ab, C, Eb, Gb, B, Db, and F, and is built using the intervals 1, 3, 5, b7, #9, 11, and 13.

The Ab 13(#9) chord is a great way to add some color to your chord progressions. If you're new to dominant chords, we recommend checking out our dominant (7) guitar chords tutorial for a comprehensive understanding of this chord type.

Understanding the intervals that make up the Ab 13(#9) chord is crucial for mastering it. These intervals include the Root, Major Third, Perfect Fifth, Minor Seventh, Augmented Ninth, Perfect Eleventh, and Major Thirteenth. If you need to brush up on your understanding of these musical intervals, our fretboard intervals tutorial is a great resource.

Building chords like the Ab 13(#9) involves stacking these intervals in a certain order. This process can be better understood with our guitar music theory tutorial that teaches how to build chords by stacking intervals.

In this tutorial, we will be providing chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that show the tones composing the Ab 13(#9) chord. This will help you visualize where each note is located on the fretboard. If you're unsure about how to interpret these diagrams, our chord notation tutorial can help clarify any confusion.

Remember, the Ab 13(#9) is not a beginner's chord, but don't let that discourage you. With practice and understanding, you'll be able to incorporate this chord into your playing in no time. For more advanced chords like this, check out our intermediate guitar chord tutorial.

Happy playing!