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Chord Shapes

There are 5 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 4 of the low E, D and high E strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 5 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 5 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 9 of the A, G and B strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 10 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 11 of the A and G strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 12 of the high E string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 13 of the B string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 14 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 4

Fingers Positions

• Mute the A string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 4 of the low E string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 4 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 5 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 5 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 5

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 4 of the D and high E strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 5 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 5 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Ab 7(#5) Description

Welcome to our guitar lesson focused on the Ab 7(#5) chord. This chord, which belongs to the Augmented Chords family, is composed of the notes Ab, C, E, and Gb. The intervals that build this chord are 1, 3, #5, and b7, which in complete terms are known as the Root, Major Third, Augmented Fifth and Minor Seventh.

Understanding the intervals that make up this chord is key to mastering its sound and placement on the fretboard. If you need a refresher on how intervals work, check out our tutorial about fretboard intervals.

The Ab 7(#5) chord is a more advanced chord, often used in jazz and blues music. If you're just starting to venture into these genres, or if you're looking to expand your chord knowledge beyond the basics, our tutorial about intermediate level chords may be a great place to start.

In this tutorial, we will provide detailed chord diagrams and fretboard patterns to show you exactly how to play the Ab 7(#5) chord. We will also discuss how to denote this chord based on the intervals that compose it. For a more comprehensive understanding of chord notation, visit our tutorial on guitar chord notation.

As part of the dominant (7) guitar chords family, the Ab 7(#5) chord has a unique sound that can add depth and complexity to your music. Learn more about these chords in our tutorial about dominant guitar chords.

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