Chord · 6ths & Adds
A♭add2 — A♭ Added 2nd
A♭add2 is the A♭ added 2nd chord. It is built on the root A♭ with major 2nd (B♭), major 3rd (C) and perfect 5th (E♭) above it — the formula 1 2 3 5, sounding the notes A♭ B♭ C E♭. On the piano it sits at Ab (octave 4) and above in the library's voicing; the same 4 notes in any octave are still A♭add2.
- Root
- A♭
- Quality
- Added 2nd
- Formula
- 1 2 3 5
- Notes
- A♭ B♭ C E♭
On the keyboard
The notes of A♭add2
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A♭ | root | A♭4 |
| 2 | B♭ | major 2nd | B♭4 |
| 3 | C | major 3rd | C5 |
| 5 | E♭ | perfect 5th | E♭5 |
Other 6ths & adds on A♭
Added 2nd chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.