A♭ Major Scale
Notes: A♭, B♭, C, D♭, E♭, F, G
On piano
On the guitar neck
Every note of the scale on the first 12 frets. The root is highlighted. High E string on top, as in tab.
Chords in this scale
Other A♭ scales
Natural MinorHarmonic MinorMelodic MinorMajor PentatonicMinor PentatonicBluesDorianPhrygianLydianMixolydianLocrian
Major scale in other keys
About the major scale
The major scale (Ionian mode) is the foundation of Western music: bright, happy and resolved. Step pattern: W – W – H – W – W – W – H. W = whole step (2 frets), H = half step (1 fret).
Frequently asked questions
What notes are in the A♭ major scale?
The A♭ major scale is A♭, B♭, C, D♭, E♭, F, G.