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Chord Shapes
There are 4 positions for this chord:
Position 1
Fingers Positions
- Mute the D string
- Mute the G string
- Mute the B string
- Mute the high E string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 4 of the low E string
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 6 of the A string
Position Characteristics
- This position is movable
Audio file
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Position 2
Fingers Positions
- Mute the G string
- Mute the B string
- Mute the high E string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 4 of the low E string
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 6 of the A string
- Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 6 of the D string
Position Characteristics
- This position is movable
Audio file
Listen to the mp3 audio of this chord position:
Position 3
Fingers Positions
- Mute the low E string
- Mute the G string
- Mute the B string
- Mute the high E string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the A and D strings at the same time
Position Characteristics
- This position requires barre
- This position is movable
Audio file
Listen to the mp3 audio of this chord position:
Position 4
Fingers Positions
- Mute the low E string
- Mute the B string
- Mute the high E string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 11 of the A string
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 13 of the D string
- Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 13 of the G string
Position Characteristics
- This position is movable
Audio file
Listen to the mp3 audio of this chord position:
Ab 5 Description
Welcome to our tutorial on the Ab 5 chord, a fundamental chord belonging to the family of power chords. Power chords are unique in that they are composed solely of the Root and the Fifth. In the case of the Ab 5 chord, these notes are Ab and Eb. The intervals that build this chord are 1 and 5, also known as the Root and Perfect Fifth.
Understanding the construction of chords is crucial for any guitar player, and this tutorial will guide you through the process of playing the Ab 5 chord. We will provide chord diagrams and fretboard patterns showing the tones composing the chord. If you're new to the concept of intervals and chord construction, you might find our tutorial on building chords by stacking intervals helpful.
Power chords like the Ab 5 chord are a staple in genres like rock, punk, and heavy music. They sound particularly impressive on an electric guitar with a bit of distortion. To learn more about power chords and their application in different genres, check out our tutorial on power chords in rock and heavy music.
Lastly, if you're curious about how chords are denoted based on the intervals that compose them, our tutorial on chord notation will be of great interest. And if you ever find yourself with a chord shape that you're unsure how to name, our interactive tool for analyzing chord shapes can be a lifesaver.
So, let's dive in and explore the Ab 5 chord together!
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