Abm guitar chord
The Abm chord (Ab minor) is built from the notes Ab, Cb and Eb, formula 1–b3–5. It appears in F# major (as ii), E major (as iii) and B major (as vi).
- Notes
- Ab Cb Eb
- Type
- minor
- Level
- Barre chord
Barre · fret 4Shape 1 of 4
466444How to play Abm
The usual Abm shape is a barre chord: your index finger presses fret 4 across several strings (466444). Barre chords take practice, so start by getting each string to ring clearly before worrying about speed.
Darker and more reflective than a major chord, because the third is lowered by a half step.
Other ways to play it
Questions
What notes are in the Abm chord?
Abm contains Ab, Cb and Eb. Its formula is 1–b3–5.
Is Abm hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is 466444. A shortcut: put a capo on fret 4 and play an open Em shape.