Ab13 chord
Ab dominant 13th · also written G#13
C4
Ab
C
Eb
Gb
Bb
C6
F
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Notes
- AbR
- C3
- Eb5
- Gbb7
- Bb9
- F13
Formula: R – 3 – 5 – b7 – 9 – 13
Ab13 inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position Ab13
C4
Ab
C
Eb
Gb
1st inversion Ab13/C
C
Eb
Gb
Ab
C6
2nd inversion Ab13/Eb
C5
Eb
Gb
Ab
C
3rd inversion Ab13/Gb
C5
Gb
Ab
C
Eb
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FAQ
What notes are in the Ab13 chord?
The Ab dominant 13th chord (Ab13) has 6 notes: Ab, C, Eb, Gb, Bb and F.
How do you play Ab13 on the piano?
Put your right hand on Ab, C, Eb, Gb, Bb and F, starting from Ab. 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).
Is Ab13 the same as G#13?
Yes. Ab and G# are the same key on the piano (enharmonic), so Ab13 and G#13 sound the same.