B13b9
notes
The chord B13b9 is made up of these notes:
B
D#
F#
A
C
G#
play
strum
The B flat 13 flat 9 chord (b13b9) is a rich and complex chord, comprised of the notes B, D#, F#, A, C, and G#. It's built by stacking a root, a major third, a perfect fifth, a minor seventh, a minor ninth, and an altered thirteenth. This chord is often used in jazz and fusion genres, bringing a unique tension and colour to the music. It frequently appears in sophisticated chord progressions, adding an intriguing twist or unexpected turn, which can shape the emotional direction of a song. Its lush and slightly dissonant sound makes it perfect for creating a dramatic or contemplative atmosphere, often serving as a pivotal point in a musical journey.
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
D#4
F#4
A4
C5
G#5
B4
Inversion 2
F#4
A4
C5
G#5
B4
D#5
Inversion 3
A4
C5
G#5
B4
D#5
F#5
Inversion 4
C5
G#5
B4
D#5
F#5
A5
Inversion 5
G#5
B4
D#5
F#5
A5
C6