Cmaj13
notes
The chord Cmaj13 is made up of these notes:
C
E
G
B
D
A
play
strum
The C major thirteenth chord (Cmaj13) is a rich and expansive chord that brings a touch of sophistication and a lush, full sound to any piece of music. It is made up of six notes: C, E, G, B, D, and A. These notes form a beautiful combination of a root, a major third, a perfect fifth, a major seventh, a ninth, and a thirteenth. This chord is commonly found in jazz and more experimental pop or rock songs, where it adds a sense of complexity and colour. In chord progressions, Cmaj13 can serve as a wonderful way to add tension and resolution, often used to create a dreamy or ethereal atmosphere. Its ability to evoke a sense of openness makes it a go-to choice for musicians looking to expand their harmonic palette.
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
E3
G3
B3
D4
A4
C4
Inversion 2
G3
B3
D4
A4
C4
E4
Inversion 3
B3
D4
A4
C4
E4
G4
Inversion 4
D4
A4
C4
E4
G4
B4
Inversion 5
A4
C4
E4
G4
B4
D5