Guitar Chord Dictionary: Eb Dominant Thirteen Sharp Fifth Chords
Eb13#5 is the symbol for the Eb thirteenth sharp five chord, which contains Eb, G, B, Db, F, Ab and C (root, major third, raised fifth, minor seventh, ninth, natural eleventh and thirteenth).
The B is the raised fifth, a half step below the thirteenth C. The other spelling, D#13#5, uses the same pitches. The logic of stacking thirds is explained in how chords are built.
The root, major third, raised fifth and minor seventh make up the augmented seventh chord Eb7#5, and the ninth, eleventh and thirteenth are stacked on top of it.
Eb 13th with sharp 5th guitar chord is also written as Eb13(#5), Eb13#5 or Eb13+5.
Notes of the Eb 13(#5) chord:
Chord formula for the Dominant Thirteen Sharp Fifth chord:
Formula: 1 3 #5 b7 9 11 13
Eb 13(#5) Chord Interactive Fretboard
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FAQ
What are the notes of Eb13#5?
Eb13#5 is spelled Eb, G, B, Db, F, Ab and C. That is the root, major third, sharp fifth, minor seventh, ninth, eleventh and thirteenth.
Is Eb13#5 the same chord as D#13#5?
Yes, they are one sound with two names. D#13#5 uses D#, F##, A##, C#, E#, G# and B#, so Eb13#5 is easier to read.
Why is the sharp fifth of Eb13#5 written B?
The perfect fifth over Eb is Bb. Raising it a half step gives B natural, which is the sharp fifth, so the spelling needs no accidental.
What are the intervals of Eb13#5?
They are 1, 3, #5, b7, 9, 11 and 13. On Eb that spells Eb, G, B, Db, F, Ab and C.
