The E mi13♭5 chord is a seven-note chord made up of E, G, B♭, D, F♯, A, and C♯. It is built from a root, minor third, diminished fifth, minor seventh, major ninth, perfect eleventh, and major thirteenth.
Construction
E mi13♭5 = Root + Minor 3rd + Diminished 5th + Minor 7th + Major 2nd + Perfect 4th + Major 6th = E · G · B♭ · D · F♯ · A · C♯
| Note | Interval | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| E | Root | 1 |
| G | Minor 3rd | ♭3 |
| B♭ | Diminished 5th | ♭5 |
| D | Minor 7th | ♭7 |
| F♯ | Major 2nd | 9 |
| A | Perfect 4th | 11 |
| C♯ | Major 6th | 13 |
Key Signature
A chord has no key signature of its own, but the E mi13♭5 is the tonic (I) chord of E Major, whose key signature has 4 sharps (F♯, C♯, G♯, D♯).
F♯C♯G♯D♯
Order of sharps
Sharps are added to a key signature in a fixed order. Each new sharp key adds the next sharp on the list.
F♯C♯G♯D♯A♯E♯B♯
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Chords in the Key of E Major
These are the triads built on each degree of the E major scale:
E mi13♭5 — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the E mi13♭5 chord on piano?
The E mi13♭5 chord contains the notes E – G – B♭ – D – F♯ – A – C♯. On piano, play these notes together to sound the chord.
What notes are in the E mi13♭5 chord?
The E mi13♭5 chord (Emi13♭5) contains 7 notes: E, G, Bb, D, F#, A, C#. Formula: R-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11-M13.
How is Emi13♭5 used in music?
Emi13♭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 Emi13♭5?
Emi13♭5 uses scale degrees 1-b3-b5-b7-9-11-13, giving it its distinctive sound.