C13
notes
The chord C13 is made up of these notes:
C
E
G
A#
D
A
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The C thirteenth chord (C13) is a bright and expansive chord made up of six notes: C, E, G, A#, D, and A. This chord is formed by stacking a series of intervals starting from the root, including a major third, a perfect fifth, a minor seventh, a ninth, and a thirteenth. C13 is often found in jazz and funk music, where its rich and complex sound adds a vibrant and lively feel. It is typically used to inject energy and movement into a progression, often appearing as a dominant chord that resolves smoothly to another chord, bringing an exciting, colourful twist to the music.
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
A#3
D4
A4
C4
Inversion 2
G3
A#3
D4
A4
C4
E4
Inversion 3
A#3
D4
A4
C4
E4
G4
Inversion 4
D4
A4
C4
E4
G4
A#4
Inversion 5
A4
C4
E4
G4
A#4
D5