A♭ major Chord
A♭ major is the major triad built on A♭ — the bright, stable sound of A♭ major.
Notes in the A♭ major chord
A♭ major contains A♭ — C — E♭. A♭ major is the major triad built on A♭ — the bright, stable sound of A♭ major.
How to play A♭ major
Open the chord finder above to see A♭ major fingerings on piano, guitar, and ukulele simultaneously. Click any note on the diagram to play it on its own; use the strum button to roll the chord out from low to high.
A♭ major in songs
A♭ major appears in countless songs across rock, pop, jazz, and folk. Look it up in any tabbed song; if you see A♭ major written above the lyrics, that's this chord.
FAQs
What's the difference between A♭ major and A♭m chords?
The third note changes. A♭ major uses the major third interval; switching the third changes the entire emotional character.
What scale does A♭ major come from?
A♭ major sits naturally in A♭ major and several related keys. Use the scale explorer to see which scales contain it.
Are there easier guitar voicings for A♭ major?
Most chords have multiple voicings. The chord finder shows one common voicing; experienced guitarists often have several alternatives in different positions.