B Dominant Thirteen Sharp Ninth (B13(#9)) chords on guitar
Welcome to our comprehensive tutorial on the B 13(#9) chord. This chord belongs to the Dominant Chords family and is composed of the following notes: B, D#, F#, A, C##, E, and G#. The intervals that build this chord are 1, 3, 5, b7, #9, 11, and 13. These intervals are also known as the Root, Major Third, Perfect Fifth, Minor Seventh, Augmented Ninth, Perfect Eleventh, and Major Thirteenth respectively.
This chord is a bit more complex than the chords typically encountered by beginners, making it a perfect topic for our intermediate guitar chord tutorial. It's rich and full sound makes it a popular choice in jazz and blues music, often used in jazz chord progressions.
Understanding the fretboard intervals is crucial to mastering the B 13(#9) chord. You can learn more about these intervals in our fretboard intervals tutorial. Once you understand these intervals, you'll be able to build the B 13(#9) chord by stacking them on top of each other, as explained in our guitar music theory tutorial.
Finally, to help you visualize this chord on the fretboard, we'll provide chord diagrams and fretboard patterns showing the tones composing the chord. If you're unsure about how to read these diagrams or denote the chords depending on the intervals, check out our guitar chords notation tutorial.
So, grab your guitar and get ready to dive into the world of the B 13(#9) chord!
Notes of the B 13(#9) chord:
Tones of the Dominant Thirteen Sharp Ninth chord:
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What exactly defines a B 13#9 chord on the guitar?
The B 13#9 is a Dominant Chord built on the root note B. It is characterized by a specific set of seven intervals: Root (1), Major Third (3), Perfect Fifth (5), Minor Seventh (b7), Augmented Ninth (#9), Perfect Eleventh (11), and Major Thirteenth (13). These intervals give it its distinct complex and rich sound.
What do the numbers '13' and '#9' signify in the B 13#9 chord name?
The '13' in the chord name indicates the presence of a Major Thirteenth interval, while '#9' specifically refers to an Augmented Ninth interval. These numbers denote chord extensions added beyond the basic dominant seventh (1, 3, 5, b7), contributing to the chord's full and advanced voicing.
Why is the B 13#9 chord described as having a 'rich and full sound,' and where is it typically used?
Its rich and full sound comes from the harmonic tension and color created by its many distinct intervals, especially the added #9, 11, and 13 extensions. This complex quality makes it a popular choice in genres like jazz and blues music, often appearing in their characteristic chord progressions.
What makes the B 13#9 chord more complex than chords typically encountered by beginners?
The B 13#9 chord is considered intermediate due to its comprehensive structure, involving seven distinct intervals, including altered extensions like the Augmented Ninth (#9). Beginners usually start with simpler three or four-note chords, so mastering the B 13#9 requires a more advanced grasp of music theory and fretboard knowledge to accurately form its complex voicings.