I-IV-V foundation
This is the core major-key movement behind blues, rock, country, and pop progressions.
Guitar chord companion
Ab Major 6 Chord
Learn the Ab Major 6 chord on guitar with chord tones, intervals, and interactive fretboard shapes.
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Playable Ab Major 6 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 1 1 1 1
E shape, fret 4
Low to high strings: 4 6 6 5 6 4
D shape, fret 6
Low to high strings: x x 6 8 6 8
C shape, fret 9
Low to high strings: x 11 10 10 9 11
A shape, fret 11
Low to high strings: x 11 13 13 13 13
Full fretboard map
Every Ab Major 6 Chord chord tone across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
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Common progressions using Ab Major 6
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.