Ab7b13
notes
The chord Ab7b13 is made up of these notes:
G#
C
F#
E
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strum
The G# dominant seventh flat thirteenth chord (ab7b13) is a unique and edgy chord that adds a twist to the traditional dominant seventh sound. It consists of four notes: G#, C, F#, and E. The chord is built by starting with the root note G#, adding a major third (C), then a perfect fifth (F#), and finally a minor seventh (E), with the flat thirteenth note creating a distinctive edge. This chord is often found in jazz, funk, and blues music, where musicians use it to add tension and colour, leading into a resolution or creating a surprise twist in a progression. It's perfect for giving a song an unexpected, jazzy flair, often serving as a stepping stone to more harmonically complex chords.
InversionsChord inversions refer to the different ways you can play a chord by rearranging the order of its notes. When a chord is inverted, one or more notes are shifted up an octave, changing the "bass" or lowest note of the chord. Even though the notes remain the same, the overall sound and feel of the chord changes depending on which note is the lowest.
Inversion 1
C4
F#4
E5
G#4
Inversion 2
F#4
E5
G#4
C5
Inversion 3
E5
G#4
C5
F#5