Ab7(#11) Chord on Guitar: How To Play the Ab Dominant Seventh Sharp Eleventh Added chord

Welcome to our tutorial on the Ab 7(#11) chord, a member of the Dominant Chords family. This chord, known for its unique sound, is composed of the notes Ab, C, Eb, Gb, and D. It is built using the intervals 1, 3, 5, b7, and #11. These intervals, or the distance between the notes, are what give the chord its distinctive character.

To understand these intervals more deeply, it's essential to get familiar with the naming of intervals on the guitar fretboard. For instance, in our Ab 7(#11) chord, the '1' represents the Root note, '3' is the Major Third, '5' is the Perfect Fifth, 'b7' is the Minor Seventh, and '#11' is the Augmented Fourth.

This chord is a staple in many musical genres, particularly jazz progressions where maj7, m7, and 7 chord types are commonly used. However, it's not a beginner's chord. It's more of an intermediate chord, requiring a certain level of familiarity with the guitar fretboard and chord structures.

To get a grip on the Ab 7(#11) and other similar chords, we recommend checking out our tutorial on dominant (7) guitar chords. There, you will find more in-depth explanations, chord diagrams, and fretboard patterns that show the tones composing these chords.

And if you ever come across a chord shape and you're unsure how to name it, our interactive tool for analyzing chord shapes can be a great help. Happy playing!