What chord is this?

[The Ulnarian]

What would you guys call this chord?

C-E-G-Ab

[sgstd]

Ummmm....an unpleasant noise?? [img]images/smilies/icon_lol.gif[/img] [img]images/smilies/icon_rolleyes.gif[/img] J/K bro but are you sure about those notes? I really don't know anything about theory or even chord names (except for the basics) but that A flat doesn't seem to fit with the rest of those notes.

[phil28uk]

If you play a regular open Cmajor and play the Ab on the 1st fret of the G string it's an C augmented chord. You should substitute the G for the Ab though. If you play the Ab on the 4th fret of the Low E string as well as playing the open C major chord it becomes a G#major7+5

[ShredMaster]

Actually if you play it like this:

E--0--|
B--1--|
G--0--|
D--2--|
A--3--|
E--4--|

Its called a C add 13- (diminished 13th)

[phil28uk]

The Ab makes the chord augmetned not diminished

[DraegonT]

Phil is correct.
Use the Ab augmented as a passing or transition cord between Ab major and Db major to give you an idea how it sounds and resolves itself . Move from Db major to Ab major using Ab diminished [first 4 strings: Ab, D,B,F] in between to hear a different transition. Just one example, but your ear should hear the difference. You'll find a lot of ways to use the chords in different keys and positions. Listen to the harmony's. Very basic, but very cool. I'm sure there are a lot of guys here that can offer their own suggestions or alternatives.
Hope this helps.
Draegon
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