E 7♭13
Notes:E – G# – B – D – C
Formula:R-M3-P5-m7-m13
Intervals:P1-M3-P5-m7-m13
Scale Degrees:1-3-5-b7-b13
Introduction
The E 7♭13 piano chord (E7♭13) consists of the notes E, G#, B, D, C. Formula: R-M3-P5-m7-m13 | Scale degrees: 1-3-5-b7-b13.
Notes
E 7♭13 Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | E4 – G#4 – B4 – D5 – C6 |
| 1st Inversion | G#4 – B4 – D5 – C6 – E6 |
| 2nd Inversion | B4 – D5 – C6 – E6 – G#6 |
Key Signature
The key of E 7♭13 has 4 sharps: F♯, C♯, G♯, D♯.
F♯C♯G♯D♯
Theory: Intervals
Formula: R-M3-P5-m7-m13
Intervals: P1-M3-P5-m7-m13
The E 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.
E 7♭13 — Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the E 7♭13 chord?
The E 7♭13 chord (E7♭13) contains 5 notes: E, G#, B, D, C. Formula: R-M3-P5-m7-m13.
How is E7♭13 used in music?
E7♭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 E7♭13?
E7♭13 uses scale degrees 1-3-5-b7-b13, giving it its distinctive sound.
Practice Tips
- Start by placing your thumb on E and spacing remaining fingers across the chord.
- Practice E7♭13 slowly with separate hands before combining.
- Listen carefully to the tension created by the altered tones in this chord.
- Try voicing E7♭13 in different octaves to find the most comfortable position.
- Resolve E7♭13 to a nearby chord to hear its function in context.