Abdim Guitar Chord Chart | Ab Diminished
Welcome to our tutorial on the Ab dim chord. This chord belongs to the Diminished Chords family and is composed of the notes Ab, Cb, and Ebb. The intervals that build this chord are the 1 (Root), b3 (Minor Third), and b5 (Diminished Fifth).
Understanding the theory behind these intervals is key to mastering the Ab dim chord. If you need a refresher, we recommend checking out our fretboard intervals tutorial and our guitar music theory tutorial which teaches how to build chords by stacking intervals.
As part of this tutorial, we'll be providing chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that visually represent the tones that compose the Ab dim chord. This will help you to understand how the chord is structured and how to play it on your guitar. If you are unsure about how to read these diagrams or denote chords depending on the intervals that compose it, we recommend our chord notation tutorial.
For a more comprehensive understanding of guitar chords, you might want to explore our full tutorial about guitar chords of all types. And if you're particularly interested in the diminished family, we have a tutorial specifically about diminished chords.
Now, let's dive into the Ab dim chord and discover how to bring this unique sound into your guitar playing.
Notes of the Ab dim chord:
Chord Formula:
Ab Diminished Guitar Chord Voicings
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FAQ
What notes make up the Ab dim chord?
The Ab dim chord is composed of three specific notes: Ab, Cb, and Ebb. These are the fundamental building blocks of this diminished chord.
What are the essential intervals that define an Ab dim chord?
The Ab dim chord is defined by its characteristic intervals relative to the root note (Ab). These are the 1 (Root), b3 (Minor Third), and b5 (Diminished Fifth).
What does 'dim' mean in the context of the Ab dim chord?
In 'Ab dim', 'dim' is an abbreviation for 'diminished'. This term signifies the specific quality of the chord, which is determined by its unique interval structure, particularly the presence of a diminished fifth (b5) and a minor third (b3) above the root.
How does the Ab dim chord fit into the 'Diminished Chords family'?
The Ab dim chord is a member of the Diminished Chords family because it shares the defining interval structure of all diminished chords: a root, a minor third (b3), and a diminished fifth (b5). Understanding this family connection helps in recognizing and applying its distinct sound.