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F 7♭13

Notes: F – A – C – E♭ – D♭
Degrees: 1 – 3 – 5 – ♭7 – ♭13
Also written: F7♭13

The F 7♭13 chord is a five-note chord made up of F, A, C, E♭, and D♭.

F 7♭13 chord: F, A, C, E♭, D♭

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

F 7♭13 = Root + Major 3rd + Perfect 5th + Minor 7th + Minor 6th = F, A, C, E♭, D♭
NoteIntervalDegree
FRoot1
AMajor 3rd3
CPerfect 5th5
E♭Minor 7th♭7
D♭Minor 6th♯5

How to Play the F 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

F 7♭13 : Frequently Asked Questions

What is the F 7♭13 chord on piano?
The F 7♭13 chord contains the notes F – A – C – E♭ – D♭. On piano, play these notes together to sound the chord.
What notes are in the F 7♭13 chord?
The F 7♭13 chord (F7♭13) contains 5 notes: F, A, C, Eb, Db. Formula: R-M3-P5-m7-m13.
How is F7♭13 used in music?
F7♭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 F7♭13?
F7♭13 uses scale degrees 1-3-5-b7-b13, giving it its distinctive sound.

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