Bbm/Ab 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 Ab instead of the root.
Strings
X–X–6–6–6–6
Other names for the Bbm/Ab chord
Other names: Bb minor, Bbmin, Bb-
Music theory name: minor triad
Common name: Bb minor chord
Notes and intervals in the Bbm/Ab chord
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| Bb | Root |
| Db | Minor 3rd |
| F | Perfect 5th |
| Ab | Bass note |
All variations
Fret 6
X–X–6–6–6–6
Fret 10
X–11–11–10–11–X
Open
4–4–3–3–X–X
Fret 3
4–X–3–6–6–6