A♭ Altered Scale
Jazz Scale
- start by assigning your fingers to the first, second, third and fourth frets
- on the third string play an A flat on the first fret using your first finger, an A on the second fret using your second finger and a B on the fourth fret using your fourth finger
- on the second string play a C on the first fret using your first finger, then shift your hand up one fret to play a D on the third fret using your second finger and an E on the fifth fret using your fourth finger
- on the first string play a G flat on the second fret using your first finger and an A flat on the fourth fret using your third finger
Recommended Chords for an A♭ Altered Scale
| Chord | Shared Notes | |
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A♭ Augmented Guitar Chord | A♭, C, E |
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A♭ Diminished Guitar Chord | A♭, B, D |
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A Minor (Add9) Guitar Chord | A, C, E, B |
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A Minor Guitar Chord | A, C, E |
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A Suspended Guitar Chord | A, D, E |
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A Suspended 2 Guitar Chord | A, B, E |
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D Suspended 2 Guitar Chord | D, E, A |
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E 7th Sus4 Guitar Chord | E, A, B, D |
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E Suspended Guitar Chord | E, A, B |
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G♭ Diminished Guitar Chord | G♭, A, C |