The simple Ab7 chord shape (A flat dominant 7) is played by barring the first four strings of the 1st fret and then placing your 2nd finger on the 2nd fret of the 1st string. It’s a simple way of playing the chord. The image below contains the musical notation, chord chart, tabs and scale degrees for the simple Ab7 chord.
How to play the simple Ab7 chord shape
- Barre the first four strings of the 1st fret, using your 1st finger.
- Place your 2nd finger on the 2nd fret of the 1st string.
- Strum the first four strings.
A flat dominant 7 (simple chord shape) info
- This shape is a simple way to play the Ab7 chord.
- It contains the notes (from the 4th string down) Eb, Ab, Bb and Gb.
- It contains the 5, 1 (root), 3 and b7 in the key of Ab.
- It is a Dominant 7 chord.