Abmaj11(b11) Major 7th

The Abmaj11(b11) chord is built from the notes Ab – C – Eb – G – C.

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Also known as

Abmaj7(b11)

Chord tones, one by one

AbRoot

Root

The fundamental note the chord is built on — Ab.

CThird

Major third

Four semitones — makes the chord major (brighter, happier).

EbFifth

Perfect fifth

Seven semitones — the most stable interval, reinforces the root.

GSeventh

Major seventh

Eleven semitones — a lush, jazzy seventh just below the octave (maj7).

CExtension

Extension (16 st)

An upper extension 16 semitones above the root.

🎼 Related scales

🎹 Modal analysis

This chord implies the Ionian (major) scale; its characteristic note is the perfect 4th, what sets it apart from Lydian.

🎸 Genres

Pop · Classical · Gospel

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