Ab Minor Seventh Flat five Guitar Chord Fingering

Ab m7b5 position 1 guitar chord diagram

Welcome to our tutorial on the Ab m7b5 chord. This chord, which belongs to the Diminished Chords family, is composed of the notes Ab, Cb, Ebb, and Gb. The intervals that build this chord are 1, b3, b5, and b7. These intervals, also known as the Root, Minor Third, Diminished Fifth, and Minor Seventh, give this chord its unique sound.

Understanding the Ab m7b5 chord requires a strong foundation in guitar music theory. If you need to brush up on this, we recommend our tutorial that teaches how to build chords by stacking intervals. This will help you understand how the Ab m7b5 chord is constructed and how it fits into the larger context of guitar music.

If you're unfamiliar with the terminology used to denote these intervals, you might find our tutorial on how to denote chords helpful. This tutorial will guide you through the process of understanding the intervals that compose each chord, making it easier to master the Ab m7b5 chord.

Once you've mastered the theory behind this chord, you'll be ready to start learning how to play it. Our tutorial includes chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that show the tones composing the chord, making it easier for you to get started. If you're interested in exploring more advanced chords, check out our tutorial about chords more advanced than beginners.

Finally, if you're interested in learning more about diminished chords like the Ab m7b5, we recommend our tutorial about diminished guitar chords. This tutorial will provide you with a deeper understanding of these unique chords and how they can be used to create interesting and complex sounds.

Ab m7b5 chord Notes:

AbCbEbbGb

Formula of the Minor Seventh Flat five chord:

1
b2
2
b3
3
4
b5
5
#5
6
b7
7

Fingerings for the Ab Minor Seventh Flat five guitar chord

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Position 1
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Ab m7b5 position 1 guitar chord diagram

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Play This Chord With Other Roots

C m7b5 | D m7b5 | E m7b5 | F m7b5 | G m7b5 | A m7b5 | B m7b5 | C#m7b5 | D#m7b5 | F#m7b5 | G#m7b5 | A#m7b5 | Abm7b5 | Bbm7b5 | Dbm7b5 | Ebm7b5 | Gbm7b5

How to build the Ab m7b5 chord on guitar

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.

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1
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b7
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b3
b5
b7
b3
b5
b7
1
b3
b5
b7
1
b3
b5
1
b3
b5
b7
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b3
b5
b7
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b3
b5
b7
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b3
b5
b7