Db13
notes
The chord Db13 is made up of these notes:
C#
F
G#
B
D#
A#
play
strum
The D flat thirteenth chord (Db13) is a rich, jazzy chord that feels like a warm embrace. It consists of six notes: C#, F, G#, B, D#, and A#. To build this chord, you start with the root note, C#, add a major third, a perfect fifth, a minor seventh, a major ninth, and finally, a thirteenth note. This chord finds its home in jazz and R&B, often adding a sophisticated touch to a song. In a chord progression, the Db13 is a harmonic powerhouse, offering complexity and colour, perfect for creating tension before resolving to a more stable chord. It’s a favourite for musicians looking to infuse their music with depth and character.
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
F3
G#3
B3
D#4
A#4
C#4
Inversion 2
G#3
B3
D#4
A#4
C#4
F4
Inversion 3
B3
D#4
A#4
C#4
F4
G#4
Inversion 4
D#4
A#4
C#4
F4
G#4
B4
Inversion 5
A#4
C#4
F4
G#4
B4
D#5