A13(#5) Guitar Chord - Guitar Chords Chart
Welcome to our tutorial on the A 13(#5) chord. This chord belongs to the Augmented Chords family and is a fascinating one to learn and incorporate into your playing. The A 13(#5) chord is composed of the notes A, C#, E#, G, B, D, and F#. The intervals that build this chord are 1, 3, #5, b7, 9, 11, and 13, which in complete terms are the Root, Major Third, Augmented Fifth, Minor Seventh, Major Ninth, Perfect Eleventh, and Major Thirteenth respectively.
To fully understand how this chord is built, you may want to revisit our tutorial on building chords by stacking intervals. This will give you a solid foundation in understanding how chords like the A 13(#5) are constructed. Additionally, our tutorial on fretboard intervals can provide more in-depth knowledge on the subject.
In this tutorial, we will provide you with chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that show the tones composing the A 13(#5) chord. This will help you visualize the chord and understand how it is played on the guitar. For those who are unsure about how to read these diagrams, our tutorial on chord notation can be a helpful resource.
The A 13(#5) chord, due to its complexity, is more advanced than beginner chords. If you're new to playing chords of this nature, you might find our tutorial on intermediate guitar chords beneficial. This chord is commonly used in jazz and other complex music genres, so a good understanding of jazz chord progressions can also enhance your application of the A 13(#5) chord.
Ready to dive into the world of augmented chords? Let's explore the A 13(#5) chord together!
Notes of the A 13(#5) chord:
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What notes are included in an A 13(#5) chord?
The A 13(#5) chord is composed of the notes A, C#, E#, G, B, D, and F#.
What does the '13(#5)' signify in the A 13(#5) chord name?
The '13' in the chord name indicates the presence of a Major Thirteenth interval. The '#5' specifically highlights that the fifth interval is augmented, meaning it is a raised or sharpened fifth.
Which intervals build the A 13(#5) chord?
The A 13(#5) chord is built using the Root, Major Third, Augmented Fifth, Minor Seventh, Major Ninth, Perfect Eleventh, and Major Thirteenth intervals (1, 3, #5, b7, 9, 11, and 13).
Why is the note E# used in the A 13(#5) chord instead of F?
The A 13(#5) chord includes an Augmented Fifth interval. To correctly represent this interval as a raised fifth from the root A, the note is named E#, maintaining its theoretical relationship within the chord structure, even though it is enharmonically equivalent to F.
What type of music typically uses the A 13(#5) chord?
The A 13(#5) chord is commonly used in jazz and other complex music genres due to its advanced harmonic qualities.
Is the A 13(#5) chord suitable for beginner guitarists?
No, the A 13(#5) chord is considered more advanced than beginner chords due to its complexity and the number of notes involved in its construction.