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Abm(maj7) chord

Ab minor major 7th · also written G#m(maj7)

C4
Ab
Cb
C5
Eb
G

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Notes

  • Ab
    R
  • Cb
    b3
  • Eb
    5
  • G
    7

Formula: R – b3 – 5 – 7

Abm(maj7) inversions

The same notes, with a different note in the bass.

Root position Abm(maj7)

C4
Ab
Cb
C5
Eb
G

1st inversion Abm(maj7)/Cb

C4
Cb
C5
Eb
G
Ab

2nd inversion Abm(maj7)/Eb

C5
Eb
G
Ab
Cb
C6

3rd inversion Abm(maj7)/G

C5
G
Ab
Cb
C6
Eb

FAQ

What notes are in the Abm(maj7) chord?

The Ab minor major 7th chord (Abm(maj7)) has 4 notes: Ab, Cb, Eb and G.

How do you play Abm(maj7) on the piano?

Put your right hand on Ab, Cb, Eb and G, 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 major 7th chord?

R – b3 – 5 – 7 (in semitones from the root: 0, 3, 7, 11).

Is Abm(maj7) the same as G#m(maj7)?

Yes. Ab and G# are the same key on the piano (enharmonic), so Abm(maj7) and G#m(maj7) sound the same.