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A♭ major chord
The A♭ chord (major) is made of the notes A♭, C, E♭. Its formula compared with the major scale is 1 3 5.
A♭
Triads · 3 notes
Note names
How it is built
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | A♭ | Unison |
| 3 | C | Major third |
| 5 | E♭ | Perfect fifth |
Inversions
- A♭A♭ C E♭Root position
- A♭/CC E♭ A♭First inversion
- A♭/E♭E♭ A♭ CSecond inversion
Which keys it belongs to
A♭ is a diatonic chord, that is, it comes from a degree of the scale, in these keys:
Frequently asked questions
- Which notes make up the A♭ chord?
- The notes are A♭, C, E♭.
- What is the formula of the A♭ chord?
- The formula is 1 3 5: major third, perfect fifth.
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