Skip to content
piano.org
A piano reference: chords, scales, theory. Full MIDI.

E 7♭13

Notes: E – G♯ – B – D – C
Degrees: 1 – 3 – 5 – ♭7 – ♭13
Also written: E7♭13

The E 7♭13 chord is a five-note chord made up of E, G♯, B, D, and C.

E 7♭13 chord: E, G♯, B, D, C

It is built from a root, major third, perfect fifth, minor seventh, and minor thirteenth.

A dominant 7th with a flatted 13th: dark and altered, common over the altered scale in jazz.

Construction

E 7♭13 = Root + Major 3rd + Perfect 5th + Minor 7th + Minor 6th = E, G♯, B, D, C
NoteIntervalDegree
ERoot1
G♯Major 3rd3
BPerfect 5th5
DMinor 7th♭7
CMinor 6th♯5

How to Play the E 7♭13

Right Hand (RH)

Place your right hand over the keys with the thumb on the root. Use the fingering: 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 – 5

Left Hand (LH)

For the left hand, start with your pinky on the root. Use the fingering: 5 – 4 – 3 – 2 – 1

E 7♭13 : Frequently Asked Questions

What is the E 7♭13 chord on piano?
The E 7♭13 chord contains the notes E – G♯ – B – D – C. On piano, play these notes together to sound the chord.
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.

Feedback

Use the form below to share feedback or report an error.

0 / 1000