Dominant 13th Chord
šµ A very full and colorful dominant chord that includes the 13th (major 6th above the root) along with the 7th and usually the 9th. It adds a relaxed, jazzy feel to the dominant function. Use it as a V13 chord in jazz, R&B, and sophisticated pop for a rich, complete sound that still resolves smoothly to the tonic.
Also abbreviated as: 13
With all 6 notes and C as bass, it is also: C13
Contains intervals: 1P3M5P7m9M13M
Popular songs which use this chord type: Misty (Erroll Garner/Ella Fitzgerald), The Girl from Ipanema, Blue Moon (often uses a V13sus4 before resolution)
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