Ab Major

Definition

Ab Major is a major key that consists of the pitches Ab, Bb, C, Db, Eb, F, and G. It has four flats in its key signature.

Related terms

Relative minor: The relative minor of Ab Major is F minor. They share the same key signature and have a close relationship.

Parallel major/minor: The parallel minor of Ab Major is Ab minor. They have the same tonic but different tonalities (major vs. minor).

Dominant: In the key of Ab Major, the dominant chord is Eb major. It provides tension and leads back to the tonic chord (Ab).