Eb7(b13) Guitar Chord - Guitar Chords Chart

Built on Eb, the Eb7(b13) chord (Eb seventh flat thirteen) combines a root, a major third, a perfect fifth, a minor seventh and a flat thirteenth, which gives Eb, G, Bb, Db and Cb. A major third and a minor seventh form the tritone that wants to resolve, and the Cb is the flat thirteenth added on top.

Start from the dominant seventh Eb7 (Eb, G, Bb, Db) and the flat thirteenth Cb is the note that sets this chord apart. For melodies, reach for the Eb Mixolydian b6 scale: it is the fifth mode of the melodic minor scale, and it holds all five chord tones.

The root, third and seventh carry the harmony, and the Cb is the upper colour added on top.

Eb 7th with flat 13th guitar chord is also written as Eb7(b13), Eb7b13 or Eb7-13.

Eb7(b13) Chord Notes and Formula

Notes that compose the Eb 7(b13) chord:

Eb G Bb Db Cb

Chord structure of the Dominant Seventh Flat Thirteen Added chord:

Formula: 1 3 5 #5 b7

Same chord, different name: Eb7(b13) is also written as D#7(b13) (D# seventh flat thirteen).

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Chords That Go With Eb7(b13)

One key where Eb7(b13) fits is Ab major, where it works as the V chord. These are the main chords of that key, the ones you will often hear around it:

I · Ab ii · Bbm iii · Cm IV · Db V · Eb vi · Fm

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More Eb Chords

Eb Ebm Eb7 Ebm7 Ebmaj7 Ebsus4 Ebsus2 Ebadd9 Ebdim Eb9 Eb7(b9) Eb7(#11) Eb7#5 Eb7#9

Want to know how this chord is built? Read dominant chords explained, or browse all Eb guitar chords.

Play This Chord With Other Roots

C 7(b13) | D 7(b13) | E 7(b13) | F 7(b13) | G 7(b13) | A 7(b13) | B 7(b13) | C#7(b13) | D#7(b13) | F#7(b13) | G#7(b13) | A#7(b13) | Ab7(b13) | Bb7(b13) | Db7(b13) | Eb7(b13) | Gb7(b13)

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FAQ

What notes make up Eb7(b13)?

Eb, G, Bb, Db and Cb. The Cb is the flat thirteenth and sounds like B natural. The other four notes form an Eb seventh chord.

Why is the flat thirteenth in Eb7(b13) called Cb?

The thirteenth higher than Eb uses the letter C, so lowering it gives Cb. It sounds like B natural, but writing B would not show that the note is a thirteenth.

Is Eb7(b13) the same as D#7(b13)?

Yes, they sound the same. D#7(b13) is spelled D#, F##, A#, C# and B, so the Eb spelling is easier to read.

Which scale goes with the Eb seventh flat thirteen chord?

The Eb Mixolydian b6 scale: Eb, F, G, Ab, Bb, Cb and Db. It contains all five chord tones and is the fifth mode of the melodic minor scale.

How far is the flat thirteenth from the fifth in Eb7(b13)?

Only a half step. The fifth is Bb and the flat thirteenth is Cb, so the two notes crowd each other, which is a large part of this chord's colour.