Bbm13
notes
The chord Bbm13 is made up of these notes:
A#
C#
F
G#
C
G
play
strum
The B flat minor thirteenth chord (Bbm13) is a lush and expansive chord made up of six notes: A#, C#, F, G#, C, and G. It begins with a root, a minor third, a perfect fifth, a minor seventh, a major ninth, and finally a thirteenth, creating a rich tapestry of sound. This chord is often found in jazz and R&B genres, where its complexity and depth add a sophisticated flavour to the music. In chord progressions, Bbm13 can introduce a dreamy, atmospheric quality, making it perfect for adding emotional intensity or a sense of openness to a song. It's the kind of chord that can transform a simple tune into something unforgettable, often used to colour the harmony or lead into a dramatic resolution.
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
C#4
F4
G#4
C5
G5
A#4
Inversion 2
F4
G#4
C5
G5
A#4
C#5
Inversion 3
G#4
C5
G5
A#4
C#5
F5
Inversion 4
C5
G5
A#4
C#5
F5
G#5
Inversion 5
G5
A#4
C#5
F5
G#5
C6