Ab major
Ab major has 4 flats (Bb, Eb, Ab, Db). Its relative is F minor. With the seven chords of the key and how to recognise it on the page.
- Signature
- 4 flats — Bb, Eb, Ab, Db
- Relative key
- F minor
- Circle of fifths
- -4
The key signature on both staves
How to recognise it
With flats: the second-to-last flat is the major tonic. Here the second-to-last flat is Ab, so Ab major.
The chords of the key
Pieces in this key
Related keys
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