How to play A♭5 on ukulele
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8-8-11-11
Shape 1 step by step
- Lay your little finger flat across strings 2 to 1 at fret 11.
- Put your index finger on string 4 at fret 8.
- Put your middle finger on string 3 at fret 8.
- Strum from string 4 to string 1.
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Frequently asked questions
What notes are in the A♭5 chord?
A♭ power chord has the notes A♭ E♭. Its formula is 1 5. The numbers are steps of the major scale, counted from the root.
What is the easiest way to play A♭5 on ukulele?
Start with shape 1 (from fret 8), written as 8-8-11-11 from string 4 to string 1. Here x means you don’t play that string and 0 means it rings open.
Is A♭5 the same chord as G♯5?
Yes. A♭5 and G♯5 sound the same and use the same shapes. The name a chart uses depends on the key of the song.
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