D Dominant 13th
Notes:D – F# – A – C – E – G – B
Formula:R-M3-P5-m7-M9-P11-M13
Intervals:P1-M3-P5-m7-M9-P11-M13
Scale Degrees:1-3-5-b7-9-11-13
Introduction
The D Dominant 13th piano chord (D13) consists of the notes D, F#, A, C, E, G, B. Formula: R-M3-P5-m7-M9-P11-M13 | Scale degrees: 1-3-5-b7-9-11-13.
Notes
D Dominant 13th Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | D4 – F#4 – A4 – C5 – B5 – E5 – G5 |
| 1st Inversion | F#4 – A4 – C5 – E5 – B5 – D6 – G5 |
| 2nd Inversion | A4 – C5 – E5 – G5 – B5 – D6 – F#6 |
Key Signature
The key of D Dominant 13th has 2 sharps: F♯, C♯.
F♯C♯
Theory: Intervals
Formula: R-M3-P5-m7-M9-P11-M13
Intervals: P1-M3-P5-m7-M9-P11-M13
The D Dominant 13th is built by stacking intervals from the root note. The formula R-M3-P5-m7-M9-P11-M13 describes the scale degrees used. The intervals P1-M3-P5-m7-M9-P11-M13 show the distance between each note in the chord.
D Dominant 13th — Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the D Dominant 13th chord?
The D Dominant 13th chord (D13) contains 7 notes: D, F#, A, C, E, G, B. Formula: R-M3-P5-m7-M9-P11-M13.
How is D13 used in music?
D13 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 D13?
D13 uses scale degrees 1-3-5-b7-9-11-13, giving it its distinctive sound.
Practice Tips
- Start by placing your thumb on D and spacing remaining fingers across the chord.
- Practice D13 slowly with separate hands before combining.
- Listen carefully to the tension created by the altered tones in this chord.
- Try voicing D13 in different octaves to find the most comfortable position.
- Resolve D13 to a nearby chord to hear its function in context.