What are the chords in A♭ minor?

The chords on the seven degrees are A♭m, B♭dim, C♭, D♭m, E♭m, F♭, G♭.

What is the relative key of A♭ minor?

It is C♭ major: the two keys share the same notes and the same key signature.

A♭ minor has 7 flats (B♭, E♭, A♭, D♭, G♭, C♭, F♭) in its key signature. Its scale is A♭, B♭, C♭, D♭, E♭, F♭, G♭ and its relative key is C♭ major.

PatternW – H – W – W – H – W – W(W = whole step, H = half step)

Note names

Degree	Note	Name	Interval from the tonic
1	A♭	Tonic	Unison
2	B♭	Supertonic	Major second
♭3	C♭	Mediant	Minor third
4	D♭	Subdominant	Perfect fourth
5	E♭	Dominant	Perfect fifth
♭6	F♭	Submediant	Minor sixth
♭7	G♭	Subtonic	Minor seventh

Starting from each degree of the scale, with the same notes, you get seven modes.

How many sharps or flats does A♭ minor have?: A♭ minor has 7 flats (B♭, E♭, A♭, D♭, G♭, C♭, F♭).
What are the chords in A♭ minor?: The chords on the seven degrees are A♭m, B♭dim, C♭, D♭m, E♭m, F♭, G♭.
What is the relative key of A♭ minor?: It is C♭ major: the two keys share the same notes and the same key signature.

Texts and tools by Stefano Corradi, professional musician and developer. Last updated: October 8, 2026.

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