Em13
notes
The chord Em13 is made up of these notes:
E
G
B
D
F#
C#
play
strum
The E minor thirteenth chord (Em13) is a lush, expansive chord that consists of six notes: E, G, B, D, F#, and C#. This chord starts with a basic E minor chord, which includes the root E, a minor third G, and a perfect fifth B. To this foundation, it adds a seventh D, a ninth F#, and a thirteenth C#, creating a rich tapestry of sound. Em13 is often used in jazz, funk, and soul music to infuse songs with a sophisticated and dreamy atmosphere. It plays a crucial role in adding complexity and colour to chord progressions, making transitions feel smooth and emotionally resonant. You'll often hear it in sections of music where a sense of openness and expressiveness is desired.
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
G3
B3
D4
F#4
C#5
E4
Inversion 2
B3
D4
F#4
C#5
E4
G4
Inversion 3
D4
F#4
C#5
E4
G4
B4
Inversion 4
F#4
C#5
E4
G4
B4
D5
Inversion 5
C#5
E4
G4
B4
D5
F#5