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G13 chord

G dominant 13th

C4
G
B
C5
D
F
A
C6
E

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Notes

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

Formula: R – 3 – 5 – b7 – 9 – 13

G13 inversions

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

Root position G13

C4
G
B
C5
D
F

1st inversion G13/B

C4
B
C5
D
F
G

2nd inversion G13/D

C5
D
F
G
B
C6

3rd inversion G13/F

C5
F
G
B
C6
D

FAQ

What notes are in the G13 chord?

The G dominant 13th chord (G13) has 6 notes: G, B, D, F, A and E.

How do you play G13 on the piano?

Put your right hand on G, B, D, F, A and E, starting from G. 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).