C 13sus4
Notes:C – F – G – Bb – D – A
Formula:R-P4-P5-m7-M9-M13
Intervals:P1-P4-P5-m7-M9-M13
Scale Degrees:1-4-5-b7-9-13
Introduction
The C 13sus4 piano chord (C13sus4) consists of the notes C, F, G, Bb, D, A. Formula: R-P4-P5-m7-M9-M13 | Scale degrees: 1-4-5-b7-9-13.
Notes
C 13sus4 Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | C4 – F4 – G4 – Bb4 – A5 – D5 |
| 1st Inversion | F4 – G4 – Bb4 – D5 – A5 – C6 |
| 2nd Inversion | G4 – Bb4 – D5 – A5 – C6 – F6 |
Key Signature
The key of C 13sus4 has No sharps or flats.
Theory: Intervals
Formula: R-P4-P5-m7-M9-M13
Intervals: P1-P4-P5-m7-M9-M13
The C 13sus4 is built by stacking intervals from the root note. The formula R-P4-P5-m7-M9-M13 describes the scale degrees used. The intervals P1-P4-P5-m7-M9-M13 show the distance between each note in the chord.
C 13sus4 — Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the C 13sus4 chord?
The C 13sus4 chord (C13sus4) contains 6 notes: C, F, G, Bb, D, A. Formula: R-P4-P5-m7-M9-M13.
How is C13sus4 used in music?
C13sus4 is used in jazz, fusion, and contemporary music to add harmonic color. It appears as a dominant or tonic chord depending on context.
What is the scale degree formula for C13sus4?
C13sus4 uses scale degrees 1-4-5-b7-9-13, giving it its distinctive sound.
Practice Tips
- Start by placing your thumb on C and spacing remaining fingers across the chord.
- Practice C13sus4 slowly with separate hands before combining.
- Listen carefully to the tension created by the altered tones in this chord.
- Try voicing C13sus4 in different octaves to find the most comfortable position.
- Resolve C13sus4 to a nearby chord to hear its function in context.