C MAJOR THIRTEENTH - PIANO
Chord composition
| I | III | VII | IX | XIII |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Root | Major third | Major seventh | Major ninth | Major thirteenth |
| C | E | B | D | A |
ALL ABOUT THE C MAJOR THIRTEENTH CHORD
Chord Composition
The C Major Thirteenth chord is composed of 5 notes :
- C (Root)
- E (Major third)
- B (Major seventh)
- D (Major ninth)
- A (Major thirteenth)
These notes form a major thirteenth chord, absolute harmonic richness.
How to play C Major Thirteenth on piano
The maj13 chord C 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 C 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.