Abm Guitar Chord
Ab minor is a three-note chord built from Ab, B, Eb — the root, minor third, and perfect fifth. Its darker, more introspective sound compared to Ab major makes it a staple of rock, pop, folk, and blues.
4 ways to play Abm
Notes in the Ab Minor Chord
The Ab Minor chord is built from 3 notes: Ab, B, Eb. It is a minor chord — built from a root, minor third (3 semitones above the root), and perfect fifth (7 semitones). On guitar, these notes are voiced across multiple strings simultaneously to create the full chord sound. Depending on the voicing, some notes may be doubled in different octaves to fill out the sound.
Keys That Contain Ab Minor
Ab Minor appears as a diatonic chord in these major keys:
Common Chord Progressions with Abm
Ab Minor appears in many common progressions. Here are the most-used patterns when Abm is the tonic minor chord:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the Ab Minor chord?
The Ab Minor chord is made up of Ab, B, Eb. These 3 notes form a triad (three-note chord structure).
What key is the Ab Minor chord in?
Ab Minor naturally appears in the keys of Gb Major. It can also appear in other contexts as a borrowed chord or secondary chord.
How do I play the Abm chord on guitar?
Place your fingers on the guitar fretboard according to the diagram above. The numbered dots show finger placement (1 = index, 2 = middle, 3 = ring, 4 = pinky), "O" means play the string open, and "X" means mute that string.
What chords go with Abm?
Chords that pair well with Abm are the other diatonic chords from the keys where Abm naturally appears: Gb Major. Use our chords-in-key tool to see the full chord set for any of these keys.
Other Ab Chords
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