Eb Major 13th
Notes:Eb – G – Bb – D – F – Ab – C
Formula:R-M3-P5-M7-M9-P11-M13
Intervals:P1-M3-P5-M7-M9-P11-M13
Scale Degrees:1-3-5-7-9-11-13
Introduction
The Eb Major 13th piano chord (Ebmaj13) consists of the notes Eb, G, Bb, D, F, Ab, C. It is a major 11th chord with an added major 13th, giving it a lush, complete character that includes all seven diatonic scale degrees. Formula: R-M3-P5-M7-M9-P11-M13 | Scale degrees: 1-3-5-7-9-11-13.
Enharmonic equivalent: E♭ is enharmonically equivalent to D♯. See D# Major 13th.
Notes
Eb Major 13th Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | Eb4 – G4 – Bb4 – D5 – C6 – F5 – Ab5 |
| 1st Inversion | G4 – Bb4 – D5 – Eb5 – C6 – F5 – Ab5 |
| 2nd Inversion | Bb4 – D5 – Eb5 – F5 – C6 – G5 – Ab5 |
Key Signature
The key of Eb Major 13th has 3 flats: B♭, E♭, A♭.
B♭E♭A♭
Theory: Intervals
Formula: R-M3-P5-M7-M9-P11-M13
Intervals: P1-M3-P5-M7-M9-P11-M13
The Eb Major 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.
Eb Major 13th — Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the Eb Major 13th chord?
Practical voicing: Eb–G–D–F–C (root, third, seventh, ninth, thirteenth).
How does Ebmaj13 differ from Eb13?
Ebmaj13 has major seventh (D). Eb13 has minor seventh (Db).
How is Ebmaj13 used in music?
Richest tonic in Eb Major. Jazz, big band, R&B.
How does Ebmaj13 differ from Ebmaj9?
Adds the thirteenth (C) for sweet warmth.
What songs use Major 13th chords?
Jazz ballads, big band, neo-soul.
Do I need to play all seven notes?
No — Eb–G–D–F–C is practical.
Practice Tips
- Practical voicing: Eb–G–D–F–C.
- Ebmaj13 is the richest tonic in Eb — a key jazz key.
- The thirteenth (C) gives warmth.
- Practice Fm11 → Bb13 → Ebmaj13.
- Rootless: G–D–F–C.
- Common in big band and jazz.