D13
notes
The chord D13 is made up of these notes:
D
F#
A
C
E
B
play
strum
The D thirteenth chord (D13) is a rich and full-sounding chord composed of six notes: D, F#, A, C, E, and B. This chord features a root, a major third, a perfect fifth, a minor seventh, a ninth (which is the same as the second note in the scale), an eleventh (similar to the fourth), and a thirteenth (akin to the sixth). The D13 chord often appears in jazz, funk, and soul music, lending a sophisticated and lush character to the harmony. It's typically used to add colour and complexity to progressions, often resolving into a simpler chord, and its intricate layering of notes provides a sense of movement and depth, making it an excellent choice for creating tension and release in a musical piece.
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
C4
E4
B4
D4
Inversion 2
A3
C4
E4
B4
D4
F#4
Inversion 3
C4
E4
B4
D4
F#4
A4
Inversion 4
E4
B4
D4
F#4
A4
C5
Inversion 5
B4
D4
F#4
A4
C5
E5