Accessible Page: How to Play a Abdim7 Chord on Guitar – Easy Ab Diminished Seventh Guitar Chord

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Chord Shapes

There are 5 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 3 of the D string
• 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 G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 5 of the A string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 7 of the G string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 8 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 9 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 9 of the B 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 9 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 9 of the B string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 10 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 10 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 4

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 5

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Ab dim7 Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the Ab dim7 chord, a member of the Diminished Chords family. This chord, composed of the notes Ab, Cb, Ebb, and Gbb, is built with the intervals 1, b3, b5, and bb7. These intervals are also known as the Root, Minor Third, Diminished Fifth, and Diminished Seventh respectively.

Understanding the theory behind these intervals is key to mastering the Ab dim7 chord. You might want to revisit our tutorial about fretboard intervals to deepen your understanding of these concepts.

Our tutorial will guide you through playing the Ab dim7 chord with detailed chord diagrams and fretboard patterns. These will help you visualize the tones that make up the chord, making it easier to play and remember.

If you're interested in learning more about how chords are built by stacking intervals, check out our comprehensive tutorial that teaches how to build chords. And for a deeper dive into the world of diminished chords, don't miss our tutorial about diminished guitar chords.

Lastly, if you're unsure about how to denote this or other chords depending on the intervals that compose it, our tutorial on chord notation is a great resource.

Whether you're an intermediate player or a beginner looking to expand your chord vocabulary, mastering the Ab dim7 chord will add a new dimension to your playing. So, let's get started!

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