SCALE · MAJOR
Ab Major Scale
The Ab Major scale contains 7 notes: Ab, Bb, C, Db, Eb, F, G. It has a bright, resolved, joyful character. Also known as Ionian.
Notes
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Intervals
| Degree | Note | Interval | Quality | Half steps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ab | 1 | Perfect Unison | 0 |
| 2 | Bb | 2 | Major 2nd | 2 |
| 3 | C | 3 | Major 3rd | 4 |
| 4 | Db | 4 | Perfect 4th | 5 |
| 5 | Eb | 5 | Perfect 5th | 7 |
| 6 | F | 6 | Major 6th | 9 |
| 7 | G | 7 | Major 7th | 11 |
Relative minor
Ab Major shares its key signature with F Minor — they contain the same seven notes but center on different tonics.
Diatonic chords
These are the seven chords built on each scale degree of Ab Major. They form the harmonic vocabulary of any song in this key.
Drill Ab Major until it's instinct
Practice Ab Major in Build the Scale.
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