Ab chord
Ab major · also written G#
C4
Ab
C
Eb
Want it in context? Open Ab on the full piano.
Notes
- AbR
- C3
- Eb5
Formula: R – 3 – 5
Ab inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position Ab
C4
Ab
C
Eb
1st inversion Ab/C
C
Eb
Ab
C6
2nd inversion Ab/Eb
C5
Eb
Ab
C
More Ab chords
Major chords in other keys
FAQ
What notes are in the Ab chord?
The Ab major chord (Ab) has 3 notes: Ab, C and Eb.
How do you play Ab on the piano?
Put your right hand on Ab, C and Eb, 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 major chord?
R – 3 – 5 (in semitones from the root: 0, 4, 7).
Is Ab the same as G#?
Yes. Ab and G# are the same key on the piano (enharmonic), so Ab and G# sound the same.