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A13 chord

A dominant 13th

C4
A
C5
C#
E
G
B
C6
F#

Want it in context? Open A13 on the full piano.

Notes

  • A
    R
  • C#
    3
  • E
    5
  • G
    b7
  • B
    9
  • F#
    13

Formula: R – 3 – 5 – b7 – 9 – 13

A13 inversions

The same notes, with a different note in the bass.

Root position A13

C4
A
C5
C#
E
G

1st inversion A13/C#

C5
C#
E
G
A
C6

2nd inversion A13/E

C5
E
G
A
C6
C#

3rd inversion A13/G

C5
G
A
C6
C#
E

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FAQ

What notes are in the A13 chord?

The A dominant 13th chord (A13) has 6 notes: A, C#, E, G, B and F#.

How do you play A13 on the piano?

Put your right hand on A, C#, E, G, B and F#, starting from A. A common fingering for three-note chords is thumb (1), middle finger (3) and little finger (5).

What is the formula of a dominant 13th chord?

R – 3 – 5 – b7 – 9 – 13 (in semitones from the root: 0, 4, 7, 10, 14, 21).