Guitar Chord Dictionary: Eb Dominant Thirteen Sharp Fifth Chords
Welcome to our tutorial on the Eb 13(#5) chord, a fascinating member of the Augmented Chords family. This chord is constructed from a sequence of notes and intervals that create a unique sound. The notes that compose this chord are Eb, G, B, Db, F, Ab, and C, while the intervals that build this chord are 1, 3, #5, b7, 9, 11, and 13.
Understanding the music intervals that make up this chord is crucial for mastering it. The intervals include the Root, Major Third, Augmented Fifth, Minor Seventh, Major Ninth, Perfect Eleventh, and Major Thirteenth. If you're new to these terms, we recommend checking out our tutorial about fretboard intervals and our tutorial on how to denote chords depending on the intervals that compose it.
The Eb 13(#5) is not a beginner chord, but with practice and understanding of how it is built, you will be able to incorporate it into your playing. For more advanced chord tutorials, visit our intermediate guitar chord tutorial.
This tutorial will guide you through how to play this chord with chord diagrams and fretboard patterns showing the tones composing the chord. If you're interested in learning how to build chords by stacking intervals, our guitar music theory tutorial is an excellent resource.
The Eb 13(#5) chord is often used in jazz chord progressions. If you're interested in exploring more about this genre, take a look at our tutorial about jazz chord progressions.
Mastering the Eb 13(#5) chord will open up new possibilities in your music. It's a complex chord, but with practice and understanding, it can add a unique sound to your repertoire. Happy playing!
Notes of the Eb 13(#5) chord:
Chord formula for the Dominant Thirteen Sharp Fifth chord:
Fingerings for the Eb13(#5) guitar chord
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What are the individual notes that form an Eb 13(#5) chord?
The Eb 13(#5) chord is composed of seven distinct notes: Eb (root), G (major third), B (augmented fifth), Db (minor seventh), F (major ninth), Ab (perfect eleventh), and C (major thirteenth).
What are the specific intervals that define the Eb 13(#5) chord?
The intervals that make up the Eb 13(#5) chord are the Root (1), Major Third (3), Augmented Fifth (#5), Minor Seventh (b7), Major Ninth (9), Perfect Eleventh (11), and Major Thirteenth (13).
Why is the Eb 13(#5) classified as an 'augmented chord'?
This chord is considered an augmented chord because of the presence of the Augmented Fifth (#5) interval (B in the key of Eb). This specific interval gives the chord its characteristic augmented quality and unique sound.
When would a guitarist typically use an Eb 13(#5) chord?
The Eb 13(#5) chord is frequently used in jazz chord progressions. Its rich, complex sound adds color and tension, making it suitable for creating sophisticated harmonic movements.
Why is the Eb 13(#5) considered a complex chord, and not suitable for beginners?
This chord is considered complex because it involves seven different notes and extended intervals (9th, 11th, 13th), along with an altered tone (#5). Mastering it requires a solid understanding of music theory and precise finger placement, making it more challenging than basic chords.