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A♭ major seventh chord
The A♭maj7 chord (major seventh) is made of the notes A♭, C, E♭, G. Its formula compared with the major scale is 1 3 5 7.
A♭maj7
Sevenths · 4 notes
Note names
How it is built
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | A♭ | Unison |
| 3 | C | Major third |
| 5 | E♭ | Perfect fifth |
| 7 | G | Major seventh |
Inversions
- A♭maj7A♭ C E♭ GRoot position
- A♭maj7/CC E♭ G A♭First inversion
- A♭maj7/E♭E♭ G A♭ CSecond inversion
- A♭maj7/GG A♭ C E♭Third inversion
Which keys it belongs to
A♭maj7 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♭maj7 chord?
- The notes are A♭, C, E♭, G.
- What is the formula of the A♭maj7 chord?
- The formula is 1 3 5 7: major third, perfect fifth, major seventh.
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