Cb mi13♭5
Notes:Cb – Eb – Gb – Bb – D – F – A
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 Cb mi13♭5 piano chord (Cbmi13♭5) consists of the notes Cb, Eb, Gb, Bb, D, F, A. Formula: R-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11-M13 | Scale degrees: 1-b3-b5-b7-9-11-13.
Notes
Cb mi13♭5 Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | Cb4 – Eb5 – Gb5 – Bb5 – A6 – D6 – F6 |
| 1st Inversion | Eb4 – Gb4 – Bb4 – D5 – A5 – F5 – Cb5 |
| 2nd Inversion | Gb4 – Bb4 – D5 – F5 – A5 – Cb5 – Eb6 |
Key Signature
The key of Cb mi13♭5 has 7 flats: B♭, E♭, A♭, D♭, G♭, C♭, F♭.
B♭E♭A♭D♭G♭C♭F♭
Theory: Intervals
Formula: R-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11-M13
Intervals: P1-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11-M13
The Cb 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.
Cb mi13♭5 — Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the Cb mi13♭5 chord?
The Cb mi13♭5 chord (Cbmi13♭5) contains 7 notes: Cb, Eb, Gb, Bb, D, F, A. Formula: R-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11-M13.
How is Cbmi13♭5 used in music?
Cbmi13♭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 Cbmi13♭5?
Cbmi13♭5 uses scale degrees 1-b3-b5-b7-9-11-13, giving it its distinctive sound.
Practice Tips
- Start by placing your thumb on Cb and spacing remaining fingers across the chord.
- Practice Cbmi13♭5 slowly with separate hands before combining.
- Listen carefully to the tension created by the altered tones in this chord.
- Try voicing Cbmi13♭5 in different octaves to find the most comfortable position.
- Resolve Cbmi13♭5 to a nearby chord to hear its function in context.