Dmaj13
notes
The chord Dmaj13 is made up of these notes:
D
F#
A
C#
E
B
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strum
The D major thirteenth chord (Dmaj13) is a lush, expansive chord that brings a sense of richness and complexity to music. Built with the notes D, F#, A, C#, E, and B, it stacks a root, major third, perfect fifth, major seventh, ninth, and thirteenth on top of each other. This chord is a favourite in jazz, soul, and R&B genres, where musicians use its full, resonant sound to create a dreamy, sophisticated atmosphere. In a chord progression, Dmaj13 often serves as a colourful and dynamic way to resolve tension or to add a layer of emotional depth, making it perfect for those moments when you want the music to feel both grand and intimate.
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
F#3
A3
C#4
E4
B4
D4
Inversion 2
A3
C#4
E4
B4
D4
F#4
Inversion 3
C#4
E4
B4
D4
F#4
A4
Inversion 4
E4
B4
D4
F#4
A4
C#5
Inversion 5
B4
D4
F#4
A4
C#5
E5