C13b9
notes
The chord C13b9 is made up of these notes:
C
E
G
A#
C#
A
play
strum
The C13b9 chord is an intriguing and somewhat spicy chord made up of six notes: C, E, G, A#, C#, and A. This chord is built with a root, a major third, a perfect fifth, a minor seventh, a minor ninth, and a thirteenth. It has a complex, jazzy feel that can add a sophisticated twist to your music. You'll commonly find this chord in jazz and blues, where musicians use it to introduce tension and colour to their compositions. In a chord progression, the C13b9 often serves as a dominant chord, creating a sense of anticipation that leads smoothly into a resolution. Its rich, layered sound can make your music feel more dynamic and expressive, perfect for when you want to infuse your song with a touch of unpredictability.
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
C#4
A4
C4
Inversion 2
G3
A#3
C#4
A4
C4
E4
Inversion 3
A#3
C#4
A4
C4
E4
G4
Inversion 4
C#4
A4
C4
E4
G4
A#4
Inversion 5
A4
C4
E4
G4
A#4
C#5