Abmaj13
notes
The chord Abmaj13 is made up of these notes:
G#
C
D#
G
A#
F
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strum
The A-flat major thirteenth chord (Abmaj13) is a rich and expansive chord that consists of six notes: G#, C, D#, G, A#, and F. This chord is built on a foundation of a root, a major third, and a perfect fifth, which already gives it a bright, uplifting sound. Adding a major seventh, ninth, eleventh, and thirteenth layers a shimmering complexity that jazz musicians adore. You’ll often find the Abmaj13 in jazz and funk, where it brings a lush, full-bodied sound that feels both sophisticated and relaxed. It typically finds a home in chord progressions that require a smooth, jazzy transition or a moment of harmonic richness, adding a sense of completeness and elegance to the music.
InversionsChord inversions refer to the different ways you can play a chord by rearranging the order of its notes. When a chord is inverted, one or more notes are shifted up an octave, changing the "bass" or lowest note of the chord. Even though the notes remain the same, the overall sound and feel of the chord changes depending on which note is the lowest.
Inversion 1
C4
D#4
G4
A#4
F5
G#4
Inversion 2
D#4
G4
A#4
F5
G#4
C5
Inversion 3
G4
A#4
F5
G#4
C5
D#5
Inversion 4
A#4
F5
G#4
C5
D#5
G5
Inversion 5
F5
G#4
C5
D#5
G5
A#5