How to play A♭ Dominant 7th on ukulele
These shapes are for standard GCEA tuning. The first is the easiest, and the others sit in different positions on the neck. Playing in another tuning? Pick it above the diagrams and the shapes are redrawn for it.
Shape 1: 1023
- Press the 4th string (G) at fret 1.
- Press the 2nd string (E) at fret 2.
- Press the 1st string (A) at fret 3.
- Let the 3rd string ring open.
Shape 2: 5646 (from fret 4)
- Press the 4th string (G) at fret 5.
- Press the 3rd string (C) at fret 6.
- Press the 2nd string (E) at fret 4.
- Press the 1st string (A) at fret 6.
Shape 3: 8889 (from fret 8)
- Press the 4th string (G) at fret 8.
- Press the 3rd string (C) at fret 8.
- Press the 2nd string (E) at fret 8.
- Press the 1st string (A) at fret 9.
The numbers in the shape name list the fret for each string from the string nearest your face to the highest, with x meaning that string is not played and 0 meaning it rings open.
Notes in A♭ Dominant 7th
| Note | Role |
|---|---|
| A♭ | 1 (root) |
| C | 3 |
| E♭ | 5 |
| G♭ | ♭7 |
The formula for A♭ Dominant 7th (seventh chord) is 1 3 5 ♭7: take the root, then the scale degrees listed. In the G♯ spelling the notes are G♯ B♯ D♯ F♯.
When to use A♭7
Dominant 7th chords add bluesy tension and a strong pull towards the chord a fifth below. They are essential in blues, jazz, funk and country, and often lead back to the home chord.
Other A♭ chords
A♭, G♯m, A♭maj7, G♯m7, A♭sus2, A♭sus4, G♯°, A♭+, A♭add9, A♭6, G♯ø7
Other dominant 7th chords on ukulele
C7, D♭7, D7, E♭7, E7, F7, F♯7, G7, A7, B♭7, B7
Frequently asked questions
How do you play A♭ Dominant 7th on ukulele?
The easiest A♭7 shape on ukulele is 1023 (Press the 4th string (G) at fret 1. Press the 2nd string (E) at fret 2. Press the 1st string (A) at fret 3. Let the 3rd string ring open.)
What notes are in A♭ Dominant 7th?
A♭ Dominant 7th (A♭7) contains the notes A♭ C E♭ G♭. The formula is 1 3 5 ♭7.
Is A♭ the same as G♯?
Yes. A♭ and G♯ are two names for the same pitch, so A♭ Dominant 7th and G♯ Dominant 7th sound identical and use the same ukulele shapes. Written as G♯7 the notes are spelled G♯ B♯ D♯ F♯.
How many ukulele shapes are there for A♭7?
There are many. This page shows 3 common ones at different positions, easiest first. Moving a barre shape up the neck gives the same chord type on other roots.
See A♭ Dominant 7th on guitar, check its notes in the chord finder, or transpose a whole song with the chord transposer. Browse the full ukulele chord library.