B 7♭13
Notes:B – D# – F# – A – G
Formula:R-M3-P5-m7-m13
Intervals:P1-M3-P5-m7-m13
Scale Degrees:1-3-5-b7-b13
Introduction
The B 7♭13 piano chord (B7♭13) consists of the notes B, D#, F#, A, G. Formula: R-M3-P5-m7-m13 | Scale degrees: 1-3-5-b7-b13.
Notes
B 7♭13 Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | B4 – D#5 – F#5 – A5 – G6 |
| 1st Inversion | D#4 – F#4 – A4 – G5 – B5 |
| 2nd Inversion | F#4 – A4 – G5 – B5 – D#6 |
Key Signature
The key of B 7♭13 has 5 sharps: F♯, C♯, G♯, D♯, A♯.
F♯C♯G♯D♯A♯
Theory: Intervals
Formula: R-M3-P5-m7-m13
Intervals: P1-M3-P5-m7-m13
The B 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.
B 7♭13 — Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the B 7♭13 chord?
The B 7♭13 chord (B7♭13) contains 5 notes: B, D#, F#, A, G. Formula: R-M3-P5-m7-m13.
How is B7♭13 used in music?
B7♭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 B7♭13?
B7♭13 uses scale degrees 1-3-5-b7-b13, giving it its distinctive sound.
Practice Tips
- Start by placing your thumb on B and spacing remaining fingers across the chord.
- Practice B7♭13 slowly with separate hands before combining.
- Listen carefully to the tension created by the altered tones in this chord.
- Try voicing B7♭13 in different octaves to find the most comfortable position.
- Resolve B7♭13 to a nearby chord to hear its function in context.