Bm13
notes
The chord Bm13 is made up of these notes:
B
D
F#
A
C#
G#
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strum
The B minor thirteenth chord (Bm13) is a rich and complex chord that consists of six notes: B, D, F#, A, C#, and G#. This chord is built from a foundation of a root note, a minor third, a perfect fifth, a minor seventh, a major ninth, and a major thirteenth. The Bm13 chord creates a lush, jazzy sound and can often be found in genres like jazz, fusion, and neo-soul, where its expansive and somewhat mysterious quality adds a sophisticated edge. It’s perfect for adding emotional depth and tension to a musical progression, often used in songs to evoke a sense of longing or introspection, while also offering a smooth transition between other chords in the sequence.
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
D4
F#4
A4
C#5
G#5
B4
Inversion 2
F#4
A4
C#5
G#5
B4
D5
Inversion 3
A4
C#5
G#5
B4
D5
F#5
Inversion 4
C#5
G#5
B4
D5
F#5
A5
Inversion 5
G#5
B4
D5
F#5
A5
C#6