Advanced Piano chord voicing and application by Elmond Isaiah Part 4

Ab6

Ab6 First Voicing: G# + Eb / C + F + C

Application:

• This chord voicing type can serve as Vi to Ab.
• This chord voicing type can also serve as iii to C#.

Ab6 Second Voicing: Eb / G# + C + F

(This type of chord voicing happen to have two names by just adjusting a note an octave below.
For example, if you play the Eb in this chord an octave below from the Eb close to the notes for right hand, the chord’s name will be Fm7/Eb, but if you play the Eb close to the notes the right hand should play, the chord’s name will be Fm7)

When it is Eb an octave below

When it is Eb close to right hand notes

Application:

• Depending on the chord progression you are playing, this chord voicing type can serve asi, Vi or iii to Ab.
• This chord voicing type can also serve as Vii chord to C#.

These chord voicing type is not limited to only Ab(9) / C, F# (9) / C and Ab6. You can translate them and them in any key of your choice.

(Chords, the life blood of music)

• Elmond Isaiah’s chord voicing and application
• Ab(9)/C Part 2
• F#(9)/Bb Part 3
• Ab6 Part 4