Abm/Bb Guitar Chord
A chord with a sad, melancholic character. Differs from major by its lowered third. Used across all genres for emotional expression — from ballads through rock to jazz. This is a slash chord — the bass note is Bb instead of the root.
Strings
X–1–1–4–4–4
Other names for the Abm/Bb chord
Other names: Ab minor, Abmin, Ab-
Music theory name: minor triad
Common name: Ab minor chord
Notes and intervals in the Abm/Bb chord
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| Ab | Root |
| Cb | Minor 3rd |
| Eb | Perfect 5th |
| Bb | Bass note |
All variations
Open
X–1–1–4–4–4
Fret 4
6–6–6–4–4–4
Fret 6
6–6–6–8–9–7
Fret 7
X–X–8–8–9–7