Abm chord
Ab minor · also written G#m
C4
Ab
Cb
C5
Eb
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Notes
- AbR
- Cbb3
- Eb5
Formula: R – b3 – 5
Abm inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position Abm
C4
Ab
Cb
C5
Eb
1st inversion Abm/Cb
C4
Cb
C5
Eb
Ab
2nd inversion Abm/Eb
C5
Eb
Ab
Cb
C6
More Ab chords
Minor chords in other keys
FAQ
What notes are in the Abm chord?
The Ab minor chord (Abm) has 3 notes: Ab, Cb and Eb.
How do you play Abm on the piano?
Put your right hand on Ab, Cb 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 minor chord?
R – b3 – 5 (in semitones from the root: 0, 3, 7).
Is Abm the same as G#m?
Yes. Ab and G# are the same key on the piano (enharmonic), so Abm and G#m sound the same.