Guitar Chord Dictionary: Ab Dominant Seventh Flat Thirteen Added Chords

Welcome to our in-depth tutorial on the Ab 7(b13) chord. This chord is a member of the dominant chords family, and it's known for its distinctive sound. The Ab 7(b13) chord is composed of the notes Ab, C, Eb, Gb, and Fb, and it's built using the intervals 1, 3, 5, b7, and b13. The complete names of these music intervals are: Root, Major Third, Perfect Fifth, Minor Seventh, and Minor Thirteenth.

Understanding the intervals that compose this chord is crucial for mastering its structure and sound. If you're not familiar with these terms, we recommend checking out our tutorial on fretboard intervals and our guide on how to denote chords based on the intervals that compose them.

The Ab 7(b13) chord can be quite challenging to play, but with our detailed chord diagrams and fretboard patterns, you'll be able to master it in no time. This tutorial is designed to clearly show the tones composing the chord, making it easier for you to understand and play.

As part of the dominant chords family, the Ab 7(b13) chord plays a significant role in many musical genres, particularly in jazz. If you're interested in further exploring dominant chords, take a look at our comprehensive tutorial about dominant (7) guitar chords.

Finally, for those who want to delve deeper into music theory and learn how to build chords by stacking intervals, don't miss our tutorial that teaches how to build chords by stacking intervals. Understanding this theory will not only help you with the Ab 7(b13) chord but also enhance your overall guitar playing skills.