BB MAJOR THIRTEENTH - PIANO
Chord composition
| I | III | VII | IX | XIII |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Root | Major third | Major seventh | Major ninth | Major thirteenth |
| A# | D | A | C | G |
ALL ABOUT THE BB MAJOR THIRTEENTH CHORD
Chord Composition
The Bb Major Thirteenth chord is composed of 5 notes :
- A# (Root)
- D (Major third)
- A (Major seventh)
- C (Major ninth)
- G (Major thirteenth)
These notes form a major thirteenth chord, absolute harmonic richness.
How to play Bb Major Thirteenth on piano
The maj13 chord Bb Major Thirteenth theoretically contains: 1-3-5-7-9-11-13 (7 notes).
- Selective voicings: typically keep 1-3-7-9-13
- Ultimate lush sound: the richest possible rest chord
- Contemporary jazz: maximum sophisticated harmonies
- Advanced bossa nova: ultimate Brazilian color
This is the maximum extension of a rest chord, mainly used in modern jazz and bossa nova.
Common uses of Bb Major Thirteenth
The maj13 chord represents the summit:
- Modern jazz: Imaj13 as ultimate tonic
- Sophisticated bossa nova: maximum harmonic richness
- Neo-soul: densest possible texture
Styles
Modern jazz: absolute harmonic sophistication.
Bossa nova: maximum Brazilian richness.