Abmaj7sus4 chord with Ab Mixolydian scale

Pairing the Abmaj7sus4 chord (Maj7sus4) with the Ab Mixolydian scale: formulas, fretboard voicings and the practical context for soloing, improvisation and songwriting.

Abmaj7sus4 chord formula

Interval formula: 1 4 5 7. A major 7th with a 4th in place of the 3rd. An open, floating sound with no quality, but a gentle 7th tension on top.

Ab Mixolydian scale formula

Formula: 1 2 3 4 5 6 b7. Classification: modal.

Other scales for Abmaj7sus4

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