I-IV-V foundation
This is the core major-key movement behind blues, rock, country, and pop progressions.
Guitar chord companion
Ab6/9 Chord
Learn the Ab6/9 chord on guitar with chord tones, intervals, and interactive fretboard shapes.
1Ab3C5Eb6F9Bb
Playable Ab6/9 Chord voicings
Start with these chord-box shapes, then use the full fretboard below to see every chord tone.
G shape, fret 3
Low to high strings: 4 3 3 3 4 4
E shape, fret 4
Low to high strings: 4 x x 5 6 6
D shape, fret 6
Low to high strings: 6 x 6 10 x 8
C shape, fret 10
Low to high strings: x 11 10 10 11 11
A shape, fret 11
Low to high strings: x 11 x 15 13 13
Full fretboard map
Every Ab6/9 Chord chord tone across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
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Common progressions using Ab6/9
Try these progressions to hear the chord in context instead of treating it as an isolated shape.
I-vi-IV-V loop
A familiar pop progression that balances a stable tonic with relative minor color.
Chord Tones
| Degree | Interval | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | R | Ab |
| 3 | 3 | C |
| 5 | 5 | Eb |
| 6 | 6 | F |
| 9 | 2 | Bb |
Compatible Scales
Formula
R – 3 – 5 – 6 – 2