F# Minor 13th

Notes:F# – A – C# – E – G# – B – D#
Formula:R-m3-P5-m7-M9-P11-M13
Intervals:P1-m3-P5-m7-M9-P11-M13
Scale Degrees:1-b3-5-b7-9-11-13

Introduction

The F# Minor 13th piano chord (F#m13) consists of the notes F#, A, C#, E, G#, B, D#. It is a minor 11th chord with an added major 13th, giving it a dark and sophisticated character often used in jazz ballads and modal jazz. Formula: R-m3-P5-m7-M9-P11-M13 | Scale degrees: 1-b3-5-b7-9-11-13.

Enharmonic equivalent: F♯ is enharmonically equivalent to G♭. See Gb Minor 13th.

Notes

Notes:F# – A – C# – E – G# – B – D#

F# Minor 13th Inversions

PositionNotes
Root PositionF#4 – A4 – C#5 – E5 – B5 – D#6 – G#5
1st InversionA4 – C#5 – E5 – F#5 – B5 – D#6 – G#5
2nd InversionC#5 – E5 – F#5 – G#5 – A5 – B5 – D#6

Key Signature

The key of F# Minor 13th has 3 sharps: F♯, C♯, G♯.

F♯C♯G♯

Theory: Intervals

Formula: R-m3-P5-m7-M9-P11-M13
Intervals: P1-m3-P5-m7-M9-P11-M13

The F# Minor 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.

F# Minor 13th — Frequently Asked Questions

What notes are in the F# Minor 13th chord?

F# Minor 13th is built from the F# root. Check the interactive keyboard above for exact notes and fingering.

How is the F# Minor 13th chord used in music?

F# Minor 13th appears in jazz, pop, and classical contexts. Its sound depends on the chord quality (Minor 13th).

What is the fingering for F# Minor 13th?

See the fingering chart above. Right hand typically uses thumb on root. Left hand uses pinky on root.

What are the inversions of F# Minor 13th?

Use the inversion buttons above to see each inversion with notes, fingering, and staff notation.

Practice Tips

  • The fullest extended chord — includes the 13th.
  • Drop the 11th and sometimes the 5th.
  • Rich, complex jazz sound.
  • Compare with the 9th version.
  • Jazz big band voicing.
  • The 13th adds warmth on top.