G Dominant 13th
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G13
G – B – D – F – A – C – E
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 G Dominant 13th chord is a seven-note chord made up of G, B, D, F, A, C, and E. It is built from a root, major third, perfect fifth, minor seventh, major ninth, perfect eleventh, and major thirteenth.
The G Dominant 13th piano chord (G13) consists of the notes G, B, D, F, A, C, E. Formula: R-M3-P5-m7-M9-P11-M13 | Scale degrees: 1-3-5-b7-9-11-13.
Notes
Key Signature
The key of G Dominant 13th has 1 sharp.
F♯
Order of sharps
Sharps are added to a key signature in a fixed order. Each new sharp key adds the next sharp on the list.
F♯C♯G♯D♯A♯E♯B♯
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Chords in the Key of G Major
These are the diatonic triads built on each degree of the G major scale:
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
I — G Major (major)
Theory: Intervals
Formula: R-M3-P5-m7-M9-P11-M13
Intervals: P1-M3-P5-m7-M9-P11-M13
The G 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.
G Dominant 13th — Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the G Dominant 13th chord?
The G Dominant 13th chord (G13) contains 7 notes: G, B, D, F, A, C, E. Formula: R-M3-P5-m7-M9-P11-M13.
How is G13 used in music?
G13 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 G13?
G13 uses scale degrees 1-3-5-b7-9-11-13, giving it its distinctive sound.
Practice Tips
- Start by placing your thumb on G and spacing remaining fingers across the chord.
- Practice G13 slowly with separate hands before combining.
- Listen carefully to the tension created by the altered tones in this chord.
- Try voicing G13 in different octaves to find the most comfortable position.
- Resolve G13 to a nearby chord to hear its function in context.
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