F 13sus4
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F13sus4
F – B♭ – C – E♭ – G – D
Formula:R-P4-P5-m7-M9-M13
Intervals:P1-P4-P5-m7-M9-M13
Scale Degrees:1-4-5-b7-9-13
Introduction
The F 13sus4 chord is a six-note chord made up of F, B♭, C, E♭, G, and D. It is built from a root, perfect fourth, perfect fifth, minor seventh, major ninth, and major thirteenth.
Notes
Key Signature
The key of F 13sus4 has 1 flat.
B♭
Order of flats
Flats are added in a fixed order — the reverse of the sharp order. Each new flat key adds the next flat on the list.
B♭E♭A♭D♭G♭C♭F♭
Mnemonic: Battle Ends And Down Goes Charles’ Father
Chords in the Key of F Major
These are the diatonic triads built on each degree of the F major scale:
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
I — F Major (major)
Theory: Intervals
Formula: R-P4-P5-m7-M9-M13
Intervals: P1-P4-P5-m7-M9-M13
The F 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.
F 13sus4 — Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the F 13sus4 chord?
The F 13sus4 chord (F13sus4) contains 6 notes: F, Bb, C, Eb, G, D. Formula: R-P4-P5-m7-M9-M13.
How is F13sus4 used in music?
F13sus4 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 F13sus4?
F13sus4 uses scale degrees 1-4-5-b7-9-13, giving it its distinctive sound.
Practice Tips
- Start by placing your thumb on F and spacing remaining fingers across the chord.
- Practice F13sus4 slowly with separate hands before combining.
- Listen carefully to the tension created by the altered tones in this chord.
- Try voicing F13sus4 in different octaves to find the most comfortable position.
- Resolve F13sus4 to a nearby chord to hear its function in context.
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