Ab7 chord
Ab dominant 7th · also written G#7
C4
Ab
C
Eb
Gb
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Notes
- AbR
- C3
- Eb5
- Gbb7
Formula: R – 3 – 5 – b7
Ab7 inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position Ab7
C4
Ab
C
Eb
Gb
1st inversion Ab7/C
C
Eb
Gb
Ab
C6
2nd inversion Ab7/Eb
C5
Eb
Gb
Ab
C
3rd inversion Ab7/Gb
C5
Gb
Ab
C
Eb
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FAQ
What notes are in the Ab7 chord?
The Ab dominant 7th chord (Ab7) has 4 notes: Ab, C, Eb and Gb.
How do you play Ab7 on the piano?
Put your right hand on Ab, C, Eb and Gb, starting from Ab. A common fingering for three-note chords is thumb (1), middle finger (3) and little finger (5).
What is the formula of a dominant 7th chord?
R – 3 – 5 – b7 (in semitones from the root: 0, 4, 7, 10).
Is Ab7 the same as G#7?
Yes. Ab and G# are the same key on the piano (enharmonic), so Ab7 and G#7 sound the same.