Accessible Page: Guitar Chord Dictionary: Ab Augmented Fifth Chords

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Chord Shapes

There are 3 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 5 of the G and B strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 6 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 7 of the A string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 5 of the G string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 6 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 7 of the A string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 8 of the low E string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 12 of the high E string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 13 of the G 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 is movable

Ab aug Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the Ab aug chord, a member of the intriguing Augmented Chords family. The Ab aug chord is composed of the notes Ab, C, and E, built from the intervals 1 (Root), 3 (Major Third), and #5 (Augmented Fifth).

Understanding the construction of this chord requires a grasp of music intervals. If you're unfamiliar with these, you might want to check out our tutorial about fretboard intervals and our tutorial on building chords by stacking intervals.

Augmented chords, like the Ab aug, are a bit more advanced than beginner chords. If you're looking to expand your chord knowledge beyond the basics, you might find our tutorial on intermediate guitar chords helpful.

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of playing the Ab aug chord, providing you with chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that clearly show the tones composing the chord. If you ever find yourself unsure of how to name a chord based on its shape, our interactive tool for analyzing chord shapes can be a handy resource.

So, let's dive into the world of the Ab aug chord and start expanding your guitar skills!

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