F# Dominant 13th
Notes:F# – A# – C# – E – G# – B – D#
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 F# Dominant 13th piano chord (F#13) consists of the notes F#, A#, C#, E, G#, B, D#. Formula: R-M3-P5-m7-M9-P11-M13 | Scale degrees: 1-3-5-b7-9-11-13.
Enharmonic equivalent: F♯ is enharmonically equivalent to G♭. See Gb Dominant 13th.
Notes
F# Dominant 13th Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | F#4 – A#4 – C#5 – E5 – B5 – D#6 – G#5 |
| 1st Inversion | A#4 – C#5 – E5 – G#5 – B5 – D#6 – F#6 |
| 2nd Inversion | C#4 – E4 – G#4 – B4 – A#5 – D#5 – F#5 |
Key Signature
The key of F# Dominant 13th has 6 sharps: F♯, C♯, G♯, D♯, A♯, E♯.
F♯C♯G♯D♯A♯E♯
Theory: Intervals
Formula: R-M3-P5-m7-M9-P11-M13
Intervals: P1-M3-P5-m7-M9-P11-M13
The F# 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.
F# Dominant 13th — Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the F# Dominant 13th chord?
The F# Dominant 13th chord (F#13) contains 7 notes: F#, A#, C#, E, G#, B, D#. Formula: R-M3-P5-m7-M9-P11-M13.
How is F#13 used in music?
F#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 F#13?
F#13 uses scale degrees 1-3-5-b7-9-11-13, giving it its distinctive sound.
Practice Tips
- Start by placing your thumb on F# and spacing remaining fingers across the chord.
- Practice F#13 slowly with separate hands before combining.
- Listen carefully to the tension created by the altered tones in this chord.
- Try voicing F#13 in different octaves to find the most comfortable position.
- Resolve F#13 to a nearby chord to hear its function in context.