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Chords belonging to the key of A flat major

The chart below lists the common chords in the key of A flat major. The first row are triads and four note voicings in the second row. Roman numerals indicate each chords position relative to the scale.

  • A flat major scale notes: Ab Bb C Db Eb F G
  • Major key chord sequence: Maj min min Maj Maj min dim

Note: The same chords and scale notes are used for the key of G sharp major but this key isn't used often because of notation difficulties caused by the need for a double sharp.

I ii iii IV V vi vii
Abmaj Bbmin Cmin Dbmaj Ebmaj Fmin Gdim
Abmaj7 Bbmin7 Cmin7 Dbmaj7 Eb7 Fmin7 Gm7b5
Common chord progressions in A flat major
I - IV - V Ab - Dbmaj - Ebmaj
I - vi - IV - V Ab - Fmin - Dbmaj - Ebmaj
ii - V - I Bbmin7 - Eb7 - AbM7

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