Guitar Chord Dictionary: Ab Dominant Ninth Flat five Chords
Welcome to our tutorial on the Ab 9b5 chord. This chord is a member of the Dominant Chords family, and it is built from the notes Ab, C, Ebb, Gb, and Bb. The intervals that construct this chord are 1, 3, b5, b7, and 9, which in full terms are the Root, Major Third, Diminished Fifth, Minor Seventh, and Major Ninth respectively.
The Ab 9b5 chord is a complex chord that requires a good understanding of chord building by stacking intervals and fretboard intervals. If you are not yet familiar with these concepts, we recommend visiting the linked tutorials first.
Our tutorial will provide you with chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that clearly show the tones composing the chord. This will aid you in mastering the Ab 9b5 chord and adding it to your chord vocabulary. If you are interested in learning more about the dominant (7) guitar chords family, of which the Ab 9b5 chord is a part, we have a full tutorial available.
It's important to note that the Ab 9b5 chord is not a beginner's chord. It is somewhat more advanced, so if you are just starting out, you might want to first check our tutorial about intermediate guitar chords.
Finally, if you are interested in exploring more complex chords like the Ab 9b5 chord, you might find our tutorial about ninth (9) guitar chords useful. This tutorial will expand your knowledge and skill set, enabling you to play a wider range of music.
Notes in the Ab 9b5 chord:
Tones in the Dominant Ninth Flat five chord:
Guitar Patterns for the Ab Dominant Ninth Flat five chord
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FAQ
What notes make up the Ab 9b5 chord on guitar?
The Ab 9b5 chord is composed of the notes Ab, C, Ebb, Gb, and Bb. These notes correspond to the Root, Major Third, Diminished Fifth, Minor Seventh, and Major Ninth intervals respectively.
What are the intervals that define the Ab 9b5 chord?
The Ab 9b5 chord is constructed using the intervals 1 (Root), 3 (Major Third), b5 (Diminished Fifth), b7 (Minor Seventh), and 9 (Major Ninth). These specific intervals give the chord its unique sound and theoretical definition.
Is the Ab 9b5 chord considered a dominant chord?
Yes, the Ab 9b5 chord is a member of the Dominant Chords family. Dominant chords are characterized by the presence of a minor seventh interval (b7), which in this case is Gb relative to Ab.
Why is the Ab 9b5 chord described as a complex chord and not for beginners?
The Ab 9b5 chord is considered complex because it incorporates several altered intervals, specifically the diminished fifth (b5) and a major ninth (9), in addition to the root, major third, and minor seventh. Mastering it requires a solid understanding of chord building by stacking intervals and fretboard intervals, which goes beyond basic chord knowledge.
Why is Ebb listed as a note in the Ab 9b5 chord instead of D?
The note Ebb (E double flat) is used in the Ab 9b5 chord to maintain proper theoretical spelling. From the root Ab, an Ebb represents a diminished fifth. While D sounds enharmonically similar to Ebb, using Ebb correctly reflects the intervallic structure of the chord as a diminished fifth, ensuring each chord tone occupies its unique scale degree.