Guitar Chord Dictionary: Ab Dominant Seventh Flat five Chords

Ab 7b5 position 1 guitar chord diagram

Welcome to our tutorial on the Ab 7b5 chord, a unique chord that belongs to the Dominant Chords family. This chord is constructed with the notes Ab, C, Ebb, and Gb, and is built with the intervals 1, 3, b5, and b7.

The Ab 7b5 chord is a fascinating one because it includes a Diminished Fifth (b5), which gives it a distinctive sound. If you're new to the world of guitar chords, you might be wondering what these numbers and symbols mean. They refer to specific intervals that make up the chord, each contributing to its unique sound.

These intervals are not just random numbers, they are derived from a system of music theory that is used to construct chords. If you're interested in diving deeper into this topic, we have a tutorial that teaches how to build chords by stacking intervals.

The Ab 7b5 chord is not a beginner's chord, it's a bit more advanced and requires some knowledge of intermediate guitar chords. But don't worry, with practice and understanding, you'll get the hang of it.

As a member of the Dominant Chords family, the Ab 7b5 chord is often found in various musical genres, including jazz. If you're interested in learning more about the dominant chords and their role in music, check out our tutorial about dominant (7) guitar chords.

Learning how to play the Ab 7b5 chord will not only enhance your chord vocabulary but also expand your understanding of music theory and chord construction. So, let's dive in and start exploring this unique chord!

Notes of the Ab 7b5 chord:

AbCEbbGb

How the Dominant Seventh Flat five chord is built:

1
b2
2
b3
3
4
b5
5
#5
6
b7
7

Ab7b5 Guitar Chord Fingers Positions

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Position 1
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Ab 7b5 position 1 guitar chord diagram

Position 2
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Ab 7b5 position 2 guitar chord diagram

Position 3
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Ab 7b5 position 3 guitar chord diagram

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Play This Chord With Other Roots

C 7b5 | D 7b5 | E 7b5 | F 7b5 | G 7b5 | A 7b5 | B 7b5 | C#7b5 | D#7b5 | F#7b5 | G#7b5 | A#7b5 | Ab7b5 | Bb7b5 | Db7b5 | Eb7b5 | Gb7b5

Chord tones in the Ab 7b5 chord

Pick some of the tones from the fretboard map below and play this chord in new ways.

0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
b7
1
3
b5
b7
3
b5
b7
1
3
b5
b7
1
3
b5
1
3
b5
b7
1
3
b5
b7
1
3
b5
b7
1
3
b5
b7