Abm/Eb Piano 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.
Recommended voicing
Ab3 · Cb4 · Eb4
Other names for the Abm/Eb chord
Other names: Ab minor, Abmin, Ab-
Music theory name: minor triad
Common name: Ab minor chord
Notes and intervals in the Abm/Eb chord
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| Ab | Root |
| Cb | Minor 3rd |
| Eb | Perfect 5th |
Inversions
1st inversion
Cb4 · Eb4 · Ab4
2nd inversion
Eb4 · Ab4 · Cb5