Bb13 Guitar Chord Chart | Bb Dominant Thirteen
Welcome to our tutorial on the Bb 13 chord. This complex and rich-sounding chord belongs to the Dominant Chords family and is composed of the notes Bb, D, F, Ab, C, Eb, and G. The intervals that build this chord are 1 (Root), 3 (Major Third), 5 (Perfect Fifth), b7 (Minor Seventh), 9 (Major Ninth), 11 (Perfect Eleventh), and 13 (Major Thirteenth).
Understanding how to construct this chord requires a good grasp of guitar music theory and fretboard intervals. This knowledge will help you understand how chords are built by stacking intervals and how these intervals relate to the fretboard.
The Bb 13 chord is not a beginner's chord and falls into the category of intermediate guitar chords. It is often used in jazz chord progressions, providing a sophisticated sound that can add depth and interest to your music.
In this tutorial, we will provide chord diagrams and fretboard patterns to show you how to play the Bb 13 chord. We will also delve into the notation of this chord, helping you understand how it is denoted based on the intervals that compose it.
For a more comprehensive understanding of guitar chords, you can also check out our full tutorial about guitar chords of all types. This will give you a broader context for understanding the Bb 13 chord and its place in the world of guitar music.
So grab your guitar and let's dive into the world of the Bb 13 chord!
Notes that compose the Bb 13 chord:
BbDFAbCEbG
Chord formula for the Dominant Thirteen chord:
Bb Dominant Thirteen Guitar Chord Voicings
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If you have difficulties with bar chord shapes, check the Bar Chords Tips tutorial.
You can also use this accessible chords page with written diagrams instruction.
Position 1
Movable
Position 2
Open
Position 3
BarreMovable
Position 4
BarreMovable
Position 5
BarreMovable
Position 6
BarreMovable
Position 7
BarreMovable
Position 8
BarreMovable
You can find more shapes in our all guitar chords online library. If you prefer a printable pdf, download the Free Guitar Chords Chart Pdf
Play This Chord With Other Roots
C 13 | D 13 | E 13 | F 13 | G 13 | A 13 | B 13 | C#13 | D#13 | F#13 | G#13 | A#13 | Ab13 | Bb13 | Db13 | Eb13 | Gb13
Fretboard map of Bb 13 chord tones
This fretboard map shows you the tones in the chord all along the neck. You can play this chord by choosing some of the chord tones.