F13 Guitar Chord Chart | F Dominant Thirteen
Welcome to our tutorial on the F 13 chord, a rich and complex chord that belongs to the family of Dominant chords. This chord is composed of seven distinct notes: F, A, C, Eb, G, Bb, and D, which are built with the following intervals: 1 (Root), 3 (Major Third), 5 (Perfect Fifth), b7 (Minor Seventh), 9 (Major Ninth), 11 (Perfect Eleventh), and 13 (Major Thirteenth).
The F 13 chord is a great example of how chords can be constructed by stacking intervals. If you're not familiar with this concept, we recommend checking out our tutorial that teaches how to build chords by stacking intervals.
As you can see, the F 13 chord is not a simple chord; it's quite advanced and requires a good understanding of chord theory and fretboard intervals. If you're still working on your understanding of these concepts, our tutorial about more advanced chords might be a good place to start.
Throughout this tutorial, we'll be using chord diagrams and fretboard patterns to help you visualize and understand the tones that compose the F 13 chord. If you're not familiar with how to denote chords depending on the intervals that compose it, our tutorial on chord notation will be a helpful resource.
Ready to dive in? Let's get started on mastering the F 13 chord!
Notes of the F 13 chord:
Chord structure of the Dominant Thirteen chord:
F Dominant Thirteen Guitar Chord Diagrams
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FAQ
What notes are included in an F 13 chord?
The F 13 chord is composed of seven distinct notes: F (root), A (major third), C (perfect fifth), Eb (minor seventh), G (major ninth), Bb (perfect eleventh), and D (major thirteenth).
Why is the F 13 chord categorized as a dominant chord?
The F 13 chord is a dominant chord because it contains both a major third (A) and a minor seventh (Eb) relative to its root (F). This specific interval combination gives it the characteristic dominant quality.
What do the numbers 9, 11, and 13 signify in the F 13 chord?
In the F 13 chord, the numbers 9, 11, and 13 refer to specific chord extensions. These represent a Major Ninth (G), a Perfect Eleventh (Bb), and a Major Thirteenth (D) interval, respectively, all measured from the root note F. These notes are added on top of the basic dominant seventh chord (1, 3, 5, b7).
Do I need to play all seven notes of an F 13 chord on the guitar?
While the F 13 chord technically consists of seven notes, guitar voicings often omit certain intervals for playability and clarity. Commonly, the perfect fifth (C) or perfect eleventh (Bb) may be left out to prioritize the essential dominant sound and the higher extensions like the ninth and thirteenth, which define the chord's unique color.
How does an F 13 chord differ from a simpler F7 chord?
An F7 chord includes the root (F), major third (A), perfect fifth (C), and minor seventh (Eb). The F 13 chord, however, extends beyond this by adding the major ninth (G), perfect eleventh (Bb), and major thirteenth (D) intervals. This makes the F 13 a much richer and more complex dominant chord with additional harmonic color.