Root on E string
Ab5 chord tones around the E-string root.
Bass chord companion
Ab Power Chord
Learn the Ab Power chord on bass with chord tones, intervals, and interactive fretboard shapes.
1Ab5Eb
Bass chord-tone boxes
Bass lines usually imply this chord with arpeggios and target tones. Start with root-on-E and root-on-A boxes.
Root on A string
Ab5 chord tones around the A-string root.
Full fretboard map
Every Ab Power Chord chord tone across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
Frets 0–24. Select a position or tap a note to hear it.
Common progressions using Ab Power
Try these progressions to hear the chord in context instead of treating it as an isolated shape.
Rock I-bVII-IV
Power chords keep the harmony open while the root movement carries the riff.
Root-fifth drive
Alternate the tonic and dominant roots for a direct rock or punk rhythm part.
Chord Tones
| Degree | Interval | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | R | Ab |
| 5 | 5 | Eb |
Compatible Scales
Formula
R – 5