Fm13 Guitar Chord Chart | F Minor Thirteen
Welcome to our tutorial on the F minor 13th (F m13) chord. This complex and rich sounding chord belongs to the Minor Chords family and is composed of the notes F, Ab, C, Eb, G, Bb, and D. The intervals that build this chord are 1, b3, 5, b7, 9, 11, and 13.
The F m13 chord is constructed by stacking intervals, a concept that may be familiar to you if you've already explored our tutorial on guitar music theory. If you're new to building chords, this is a great place to start.
Understanding the intervals that make up this chord is crucial. In the F m13, the Root is F, the Minor Third is Ab, the Perfect Fifth is C, the Minor Seventh is Eb, the Major Ninth is G, the Perfect Eleventh is Bb, and the Major Thirteenth is D. If you need a refresher on these intervals, our fretboard intervals tutorial can help.
The F m13 chord can be a bit challenging to play, but with practice and understanding of its structure, you'll be able to incorporate it into your playing. This tutorial will guide you through chord diagrams and fretboard patterns showing the tones composing the chord. If you're looking for more advanced chords to learn, you might also enjoy our intermediate guitar chords tutorial.
Once you've mastered the F m13, you'll be well on your way to exploring more complex chords and progressions, such as those found in our jazz chord progression tutorial. We hope this tutorial helps you expand your chord vocabulary and enhance your guitar playing skills. Happy strumming!
Notes in the F m13 chord:
Formula of the Minor Thirteen chord:
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What are the specific notes and intervals that define an F m13 chord?
The F m13 chord is composed of seven distinct notes: F, Ab, C, Eb, G, Bb, and D. These notes correspond to the following intervals from the root F: Root (F), Minor Third (Ab), Perfect Fifth (C), Minor Seventh (Eb), Major Ninth (G), Perfect Eleventh (Bb), and Major Thirteenth (D).
Why is the F m13 chord called 'minor' when it includes 'Major' 9th and 13th intervals?
The 'minor' quality of the F m13 chord comes from its foundational minor intervals: the Minor Third (Ab) and Minor Seventh (Eb). The Major Ninth (G) and Major Thirteenth (D) are typical extensions that are often derived from the parallel major scale, even in minor extended chords, contributing to the chord's rich and complex sound without changing its fundamental minor character.
What does 'stacking intervals' mean in the context of building the F m13 chord?
'Stacking intervals' refers to the process of constructing a chord by successively adding each interval on top of the previous one, starting from the root note. For the F m13, you would start with F (the root), then add Ab (the minor third), then C (the perfect fifth), and so on, building the chord note by note through its specified intervals.
What makes the F m13 chord challenging or complex to play on the guitar?
The F m13 chord is considered complex because it contains seven notes (F, Ab, C, Eb, G, Bb, D), making it one of the largest common chords. Playing all these notes simultaneously on the guitar often requires intricate fingerings and specific fretboard patterns that can be difficult to execute cleanly, requiring dedicated practice to master.
How does the F m13 chord relate to the 'Minor Chords family'?
The F m13 chord belongs to the Minor Chords family because its fundamental structure includes a minor third (Ab) and a minor seventh (Eb) relative to its root (F). These intervals establish its minor quality, even though it's extended with additional intervals like the major ninth and major thirteenth.