F#13b9
notes
The chord F#13b9 is made up of these notes:
F#
A#
C#
E
G
D#
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strum
The F#13b9 chord is a rich and complex chord that adds a touch of tension and sophistication to music. Built from six notes – F#, A#, C#, E, G, and D# – this chord starts with a root note of F#, followed by a major third, perfect fifth, a seventh, a ninth, and a thirteenth, with the ninth being lowered by a half step. This chord is often found in jazz and blues genres, where its unique sound can create intriguing and unexpected twists in a musical narrative. In a chord progression, the F#13b9 often serves as a dominant chord, adding a spicy, unresolved feel that yearns for resolution, making it perfect for adding drama and complexity to a 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
A#3
C#4
E4
G4
D#5
F#4
Inversion 2
C#4
E4
G4
D#5
F#4
A#4
Inversion 3
E4
G4
D#5
F#4
A#4
C#5
Inversion 4
G4
D#5
F#4
A#4
C#5
E5
Inversion 5
D#5
F#4
A#4
C#5
E5
G5