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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

DegreeNoteInterval from the root
1A♭Unison
3CMajor third
5E♭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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