Db 13sus4
Notes:Db – Gb – Ab – B – Eb – Bb
Formula:R-P4-P5-m7-M9-M13
Intervals:P1-P4-P5-m7-M9-M13
Scale Degrees:1-4-5-b7-9-13
Introduction
The Db 13sus4 piano chord (Db13sus4) consists of the notes Db, Gb, Ab, B, Eb, Bb. Formula: R-P4-P5-m7-M9-M13 | Scale degrees: 1-4-5-b7-9-13.
Enharmonic equivalent: D♭ is enharmonically equivalent to C♯. See C# 13sus4.
Notes
Db 13sus4 Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | Db4 – Gb4 – Ab4 – B4 – Bb5 – Eb5 |
| 1st Inversion | Gb4 – Ab4 – B4 – Eb5 – Bb5 – Db6 |
| 2nd Inversion | Ab4 – B4 – Eb5 – Bb5 – Db6 – Gb6 |
Key Signature
The key of Db 13sus4 has 5 flats: B♭, E♭, A♭, D♭, G♭.
B♭E♭A♭D♭G♭
Theory: Intervals
Formula: R-P4-P5-m7-M9-M13
Intervals: P1-P4-P5-m7-M9-M13
The Db 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.
Db 13sus4 — Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the Db 13sus4 chord?
The Db 13sus4 chord (Db13sus4) contains 6 notes: Db, Gb, Ab, B, Eb, Bb. Formula: R-P4-P5-m7-M9-M13.
How is Db13sus4 used in music?
Db13sus4 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 Db13sus4?
Db13sus4 uses scale degrees 1-4-5-b7-9-13, giving it its distinctive sound.
Practice Tips
- Start by placing your thumb on Db and spacing remaining fingers across the chord.
- Practice Db13sus4 slowly with separate hands before combining.
- Listen carefully to the tension created by the altered tones in this chord.
- Try voicing Db13sus4 in different octaves to find the most comfortable position.
- Resolve Db13sus4 to a nearby chord to hear its function in context.