A# 7♭13
Notes:A# – D – F – G# – F#
Formula:R-M3-P5-m7-m13
Intervals:P1-M3-P5-m7-m13
Scale Degrees:1-3-5-b7-b13
Introduction
The A# 7♭13 piano chord (A#7♭13) consists of the notes A#, D, F, G#, F#. Formula: R-M3-P5-m7-m13 | Scale degrees: 1-3-5-b7-b13.
Enharmonic equivalent: A♯ is enharmonically equivalent to B♭. See Bb 7♭13.
Notes
A# 7♭13 Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | A#4 – D5 – F5 – G#5 – F#6 |
| 1st Inversion | D4 – F4 – G#4 – F#5 – A#5 |
| 2nd Inversion | F4 – G#4 – F#5 – A#5 – D6 |
Key Signature
The key of A# 7♭13 has Key signature data not available.
Theory: Intervals
Formula: R-M3-P5-m7-m13
Intervals: P1-M3-P5-m7-m13
The A# 7♭13 is built by stacking intervals from the root note. The formula R-M3-P5-m7-m13 describes the scale degrees used. The intervals P1-M3-P5-m7-m13 show the distance between each note in the chord.
A# 7♭13 — Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the A# 7♭13 chord?
The A# 7♭13 chord (A#7♭13) contains 5 notes: A#, D, F, G#, F#. Formula: R-M3-P5-m7-m13.
How is A#7♭13 used in music?
A#7♭13 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 A#7♭13?
A#7♭13 uses scale degrees 1-3-5-b7-b13, giving it its distinctive sound.
Practice Tips
- Start by placing your thumb on A# and spacing remaining fingers across the chord.
- Practice A#7♭13 slowly with separate hands before combining.
- Listen carefully to the tension created by the altered tones in this chord.
- Try voicing A#7♭13 in different octaves to find the most comfortable position.
- Resolve A#7♭13 to a nearby chord to hear its function in context.