The Ab minor major 7 / G# minor major 7 chord (Abm(maj7)) is made of the notes Ab, Cb, Eb and G. It is built from the root Ab with a minor third, a perfect fifth and a major seventh.
The minor-major seventh chord is mysterious and tense, typical of film noir moods and some jazz themes.
Ab minor major 7
Notes: Ab – Cb – Eb – G
Guitar — positions on the neck
Piano — root position and inversions
Fingerings and positions
On guitar, this chord can be played in 3 ways along the neck. It is most often played with a barre. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): 465444. On piano, the right hand plays 4 notes, in root position or in an inversion.
The notes of the Ab minor major 7 chord (Abm(maj7)) are Ab, Cb, Eb and G.
How do you play the Ab minor major 7 chord on guitar?
On guitar, this chord can be played in 3 ways along the neck. It is most often played with a barre. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): 465444.
How is the Ab minor major 7 chord built?
The Ab minor major 7 / G# minor major 7 chord (Abm(maj7)) is made of the notes Ab, Cb, Eb and G. It is built from the root Ab with a minor third, a perfect fifth and a major seventh.
Are Ab and G# the same chord?
Yes: Ab and G# are the same note (they are called enharmonic), so Ab minor major 7 / G# minor major 7 is played exactly the same way, with the same fingerings.