Construction
A♭ mi13♭5 = Root + Minor 3rd + Diminished 5th + Minor 7th + Major 2nd + Perfect 4th + Major 6th = A♭, C♭, E♭♭, G♭, B♭, D♭, F
| Note | Interval | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| A♭ | Root | 1 |
| C♭ | Minor 3rd | ♭3 |
| E♭♭ | Diminished 5th | ♭5 |
| G♭ | Minor 7th | ♭7 |
| B♭ | Major 2nd | 9 |
| D♭ | Perfect 4th | 11 |
| F | Major 6th | 13 |
A♭ mi13♭5 : Frequently Asked Questions
What is the A♭ mi13♭5 chord on piano?
The A♭ mi13♭5 chord contains the notes A♭ – C♭ – E♭♭ – G♭ – B♭ – D♭ – F. On piano, play these notes together to sound the chord.
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.