How to Play a Abm(maj7) Chord on Guitar – Easy Ab Minor Major Seventh Guitar Chord
Welcome to our tutorial on the Ab m(maj7) chord, a beautiful and complex chord that belongs to the Minor Chords family. This chord is composed of the notes Ab, Cb, Eb, and G, and is built using the intervals 1, b3, 5, and 7.
The understanding of intervals is crucial in mastering this chord, as these are the building blocks of any chord. If you are not familiar with intervals, we recommend you to visit our tutorial about fretboard intervals to get a better understanding of this concept. Also, our tutorial on how to denote chords depending on the intervals that compose them can be very useful.
The Ab m(maj7) chord is not a basic chord, so if you're just starting out with guitar, you might find it a bit challenging. However, don't get discouraged! Our tutorial about more advanced chords can be a great resource to help you along the way.
The Ab m(maj7) chord is frequently used in jazz music, often appearing in jazz chord progressions. Understanding how to play and use this chord can open up a new world of musical possibilities for you.
In this tutorial, we will provide chord diagrams and fretboard patterns showing the tones composing the Ab m(maj7) chord. If you encounter any difficulties in identifying the chord shape, our interactive tool to analyze chord shapes can be a great help.
So, let's dive into the fascinating world of the Ab m(maj7) chord and unlock its potential in your guitar playing. Enjoy the journey!
Notes in the Ab m(maj7) chord:
AbCbEbG
Chord structure of the Minor Major Seventh chord:
Fingerings for the Abm(maj7) guitar chord
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Play This Chord With Other Roots
C m(maj7) | D m(maj7) | E m(maj7) | F m(maj7) | G m(maj7) | A m(maj7) | B m(maj7) | C#m(maj7) | D#m(maj7) | F#m(maj7) | G#m(maj7) | A#m(maj7) | Abm(maj7) | Bbm(maj7) | Dbm(maj7) | Ebm(maj7) | Gbm(maj7)
How to create your own Ab m(maj7) chord fingerings
You can create any fingering you like on any part of the fretboard, just play some of the chord tones shown in the map below. Some shapes will sound good, some less, let your ears decide!