Accessible Page: Guitar Chord Dictionary: Ab Dominant Ninth Flat five Chords

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Chord Shapes

There are 3 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the D and high E strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 7 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 7 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 10 of the low E, D and high E strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 11 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 11 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 11 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Ab 9b5 Description

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.

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