I-IV-V foundation
This is the core major-key movement behind blues, rock, country, and pop progressions.
Guitar chord companion
Ab Augmented Major 7 Chord
Learn the Ab Augmented Major 7 chord on guitar with chord tones, intervals, and interactive fretboard shapes.
1Ab3C#5E7G
Playable Ab Augmented Major 7 Chord voicings
Start with these chord-box shapes, then use the full fretboard below to see every chord tone.
G shape, open position
Low to high strings: 4 3 2 1 1 3
E shape, fret 4
Low to high strings: 4 7 5 5 5 4
D shape, fret 6
Low to high strings: x x 6 9 8 8
C shape, fret 8
Low to high strings: x 11 10 9 8 8
A shape, fret 11
Low to high strings: x 11 14 12 13 12
Full fretboard map
Every Ab Augmented Major 7 Chord chord tone across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
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Common progressions using Ab Augmented Major 7
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 | E |
| 7 | 7 | G |
Compatible Scales
Formula
R – 3 – #5 – 7