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ToolsAb7 Guitar Chord A♭7 = G#7
A♭7 is a dominant 7th chord made of A♭ · C · E♭ · G♭. Major triad + minor 7th — tension that wants to resolve to the next chord. The standard shape is a barre chord at fret 4: 464544 (6th string → 1st string, x = don't play, 0 = open string).
Chord charts
- Barre fret 4 with your index finger, from string 6 to string 1.
- Middle finger on string 3 (G), fret 5.
- Ring finger on string 5 (A), fret 6.
- Strum down from string 6.
Notes in the chord
rootC
3rdE♭
5thG♭
7th
Play it easier with a capo
- Capo on fret 1 + G7 shape → sounds as A♭7
- Capo on fret 4 + E7 shape → sounds as A♭7
- Capo on fret 6 + D7 shape → sounds as A♭7
If barre chords are hard, clamp a capo and play an open shape — it sounds exactly the same. The Buskermate app can move a whole chord sheet to any capo position for you.
Scales that fit
Other A♭ chords
Dominant 7th chords in other keys
FAQ
What notes are in the A♭7 chord?
The A♭7 chord is made of A♭, C, E♭, G♭. Major triad + minor 7th — tension that wants to resolve to the next chord.
What's the easiest way to play A♭7 on guitar?
The standard shape, from the 6th string to the 1st, is 464544 (a barre chord at fret 4). If the barre is hard, put a capo on fret 1 and play a G7 shape — it sounds the same.
Which scale works for soloing over A♭7?
A♭ mixolydian or A♭ blues fits well.
Are A♭7 and G♯7 the same chord?
Yes. A♭ and G♯ are two names for the same note (enharmonic equivalents), so the fingering and sound are identical — the spelling just depends on the key of the song.
🎸 Transpose a whole chord sheet — Buskermate
Upload a PDF song sheet and Buskermate reads the chords and moves them to any key or capo position (the app is in Korean for now).