A# MINOR THIRTEENTH - GUITAR
Bass position 1
Bass position 6
Chord composition
| I | ♭III | ♭VII | IX | XI | XIII |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Root | Minor third | Minor seventh | Major ninth | Perfect eleventh | Major thirteenth |
| A# | C# | G# | C | D# | G |
ALL ABOUT THE A# MINOR THIRTEENTH CHORD
Chord Composition
The A# Minor Thirteenth chord is composed of 6 notes :
- A# (Root)
- C# (Minor third)
- G# (Minor seventh)
- C (Major ninth)
- D# (Perfect eleventh)
- G (Major thirteenth)
These notes form a minor thirteenth chord, maximum extension of minor.
How to play A# Minor Thirteenth on guitar
The m13 chord A# Minor Thirteenth theoretically contains: 1-3b-5-7b-9-11-13 (7 notes).
- Essential voicings: 1-3b-7-9-13 or 3b-7-9-11-13
- Minor modal jazz: ultimate dorian color
- Sophisticated neo-soul: maximum minor richness
- Advanced funk: dense minor grooves
Maximum extension of a minor chord, used in modal jazz and neo-soul for extremely rich textures.
Common uses of A# Minor Thirteenth
The m13 chord represents the minor summit:
- Modal jazz: ultimate dorian iim13
- Neo-soul: maximum minor sophistication
- Modern funk: ultra-rich minor grooves
Styles
Modal jazz: maximum dorian color.
Neo-soul: absolute minor richness.