C 7♭13
Notes:C – E – G – Bb – Ab
Formula:R-M3-P5-m7-m13
Intervals:P1-M3-P5-m7-m13
Scale Degrees:1-3-5-b7-b13
Introduction
The C 7♭13 piano chord (C7♭13) consists of the notes C, E, G, Bb, Ab. Formula: R-M3-P5-m7-m13 | Scale degrees: 1-3-5-b7-b13.
Notes
C 7♭13 Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | C4 – E4 – G4 – Bb4 – Ab5 |
| 1st Inversion | E4 – G4 – Bb4 – Ab5 – C6 |
| 2nd Inversion | G4 – Bb4 – Ab5 – C6 – E6 |
Key Signature
The key of C 7♭13 has No sharps or flats.
Theory: Intervals
Formula: R-M3-P5-m7-m13
Intervals: P1-M3-P5-m7-m13
The C 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.
C 7♭13 — Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the C 7♭13 chord?
The C 7♭13 chord (C7♭13) contains 5 notes: C, E, G, Bb, Ab. Formula: R-M3-P5-m7-m13.
How is C7♭13 used in music?
C7♭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 C7♭13?
C7♭13 uses scale degrees 1-3-5-b7-b13, giving it its distinctive sound.
Practice Tips
- Start by placing your thumb on C and spacing remaining fingers across the chord.
- Practice C7♭13 slowly with separate hands before combining.
- Listen carefully to the tension created by the altered tones in this chord.
- Try voicing C7♭13 in different octaves to find the most comfortable position.
- Resolve C7♭13 to a nearby chord to hear its function in context.