Guitar Chord Dictionary: A# Dominant Thirteen Chords
Welcome to our tutorial on the A# 13 chord, a member of the Dominant Chords family. This rich and complex chord is composed of seven distinct notes: A#, C##, E#, G#, B#, D#, and F##. These notes are the result of stacking specific intervals, namely 1, 3, 5, b7, 9, 11, and 13. To fully understand these intervals, you might want to check out our tutorial about fretboard intervals.
The A# 13 chord is built by starting with the root note (1) and then adding a Major Third (3), a Perfect Fifth (5), a Minor Seventh (b7), a Major Ninth (9), a Perfect Eleventh (11), and finally a Major Thirteenth (13). This chord construction process is explained in detail in our tutorial that teaches how to build chords by stacking intervals.
As part of the Dominant Chords family, the A# 13 chord shares some characteristics with other dominant chords. You can learn more about this family of chords in our tutorial about dominant (7) guitar chords.
In this tutorial, we will provide you with chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that illustrate the tones composing the A# 13 chord. This will help you understand how to play this chord and how it is constructed. If you're interested in learning more about chord notation based on intervals, make sure to visit our tutorial on how to denote chords depending on the intervals that compose it.
The A# 13 chord is more advanced than beginner chords, so if you're ready to take your guitar playing to the next level, this tutorial is perfect for you. For more advanced chords, check out our tutorial about chords more advanced than beginners.
Notes of the A# 13 chord:
Tones in the Dominant Thirteen chord:
A#13 Guitar Chord Diagrams
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Position 1
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Position 2
Barre
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Position 3
Barre
Movable
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FAQ
What defines the A# 13 chord as a member of the Dominant Chords family?
The A# 13 chord belongs to the Dominant Chords family because its fundamental structure includes a root, a major third, and a minor seventh (1, 3, b7). These specific intervals establish its dominant quality, upon which the higher extensions are built.
What are the specific notes that compose an A# 13 chord?
To form an A# 13 chord, you need to play or imply seven distinct notes. These are A# (root), C## (Major Third), E# (Perfect Fifth), G# (Minor Seventh), B# (Major Ninth), D# (Perfect Eleventh), and F## (Major Thirteenth).
How is the A# 13 chord constructed by stacking musical intervals?
The A# 13 chord is constructed by sequentially stacking specific intervals on top of its root, A#. This process involves adding a Major Third (3), a Perfect Fifth (5), a Minor Seventh (b7), a Major Ninth (9), a Perfect Eleventh (11), and finally a Major Thirteenth (13).
Why is the A# 13 chord considered a more advanced chord for guitarists?
This chord is considered advanced because it consists of seven distinct notes and incorporates several extended intervals (9, 11, and 13). Playing such a comprehensive and dense chord on the guitar often requires precise fingering and a good understanding of how to voice complex structures across the fretboard.
What does the number '13' signify in the name A# 13 chord?
In the context of chord naming, the number '13' signifies that the chord includes the Major Thirteenth interval. This implies that all preceding dominant chord intervals, the root (1), Major Third (3), Perfect Fifth (5), Minor Seventh (b7), Major Ninth (9), and Perfect Eleventh (11), are also present or implied in the chord's construction.