Ab mi13♭5
Notes:Ab – B – D – Gb – Bb – Db – F
Formula:R-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11-M13
Intervals:P1-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11-M13
Scale Degrees:1-b3-b5-b7-9-11-13
Introduction
The Ab mi13♭5 piano chord (Abmi13♭5) consists of the notes Ab, B, D, Gb, Bb, Db, F. Formula: R-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11-M13 | Scale degrees: 1-b3-b5-b7-9-11-13.
Enharmonic equivalent: A♭ is enharmonically equivalent to G♯. See G# mi13♭5.
Notes
Ab mi13♭5 Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | Ab4 – B4 – D5 – Gb5 – F6 – Bb5 – Db6 |
| 1st Inversion | B4 – D5 – Gb5 – Bb5 – F6 – Ab6 – Db6 |
| 2nd Inversion | D4 – Gb4 – Bb4 – Db5 – B5 – F5 – Ab5 |
Key Signature
The key of Ab mi13♭5 has 4 flats: B♭, E♭, A♭, D♭.
B♭E♭A♭D♭
Theory: Intervals
Formula: R-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11-M13
Intervals: P1-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11-M13
The Ab mi13♭5 is built by stacking intervals from the root note. The formula R-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11-M13 describes the scale degrees used. The intervals P1-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11-M13 show the distance between each note in the chord.
Ab mi13♭5 — Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the Ab mi13♭5 chord?
The Ab mi13♭5 chord (Abmi13♭5) contains 7 notes: Ab, B, D, Gb, Bb, Db, F. Formula: R-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11-M13.
How is Abmi13♭5 used in music?
Abmi13♭5 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 Abmi13♭5?
Abmi13♭5 uses scale degrees 1-b3-b5-b7-9-11-13, giving it its distinctive sound.
Practice Tips
- Start by placing your thumb on Ab and spacing remaining fingers across the chord.
- Practice Abmi13♭5 slowly with separate hands before combining.
- Listen carefully to the tension created by the altered tones in this chord.
- Try voicing Abmi13♭5 in different octaves to find the most comfortable position.
- Resolve Abmi13♭5 to a nearby chord to hear its function in context.