AB MINOR SEVENTH - GUITAR
Bass position 4
Bass position 11
Chord composition
| I | ♭III | V | ♭VII |
|---|---|---|---|
| Root | Minor third | Perfect fifth | Minor seventh |
| G# | B | D# | F# |
ALL ABOUT THE AB MINOR SEVENTH CHORD
Chord Composition
The Ab Minor Seventh chord is composed of 4 notes :
- G# (Root)
- B (Minor third)
- D# (Perfect fifth)
- F# (Minor seventh)
These notes form a minor seventh chord, creating a dark but soft color.
How to play Ab Minor Seventh on guitar
The m7 chord Ab Minor Seventh combines the melancholy of minor with the soft tension of the minor seventh.
- Jazz positions: heavily used in ii-V-I progressions as ii degree chord
- Funk and soul: creates rich and deep grooves
- Extended voicings: add the 9th for even more color (m9)
The m7 chord is less tense than the dominant 7 but richer than simple minor, perfect for creating an introspective atmosphere.
Common uses of Ab Minor Seventh
The m7 chord is omnipresent in jazz and modern music:
- Jazz ii-V-I: ii degree function, prepares the dominant
- Modal jazz: central chord of dorian and aeolian modes
- Funk and Neo-soul: creates sophisticated grooves
Styles
Jazz: ii degree chord in ii-V-I, fundamental progression.
Funk: syncopated rhythms with m7 create the characteristic groove.
Neo-soul: modern and introspective color.