G# MINOR THIRTEENTH - GUITAR
Bass position 4
Bass position 11
Chord composition
| I | ♭III | ♭VII | IX | XI | XIII |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Root | Minor third | Minor seventh | Major ninth | Perfect eleventh | Major thirteenth |
| G# | B | F# | A# | C# | F |
ALL ABOUT THE G# MINOR THIRTEENTH CHORD
Chord Composition
The G# Minor Thirteenth chord is composed of 6 notes :
- G# (Root)
- B (Minor third)
- F# (Minor seventh)
- A# (Major ninth)
- C# (Perfect eleventh)
- F (Major thirteenth)
These notes form a minor thirteenth chord, maximum extension of minor.
How to play G# Minor Thirteenth on guitar
The m13 chord G# 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 G# 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.