C13
C Dominant 13th
1 3 5 ♭7 9 13
Notes in C13
CR
E3
G5
B♭♭7
D9
A13
The C13 chord contains 6 notes: C, E, G, B♭, D, A
Intervals
| Interval | Semitones | Note | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| R | 0 | C | Root |
| 3 | 4 | E | Major 3rd |
| 5 | 7 | G | Perfect 5th |
| ♭7 | 10 | B♭ | Minor 7th |
| 9 | 2 | D | Major 9th |
| 13 | 9 | A | Major 13th |
About C Dominant 13th Chords
Dominant 13th chords are the largest standard chord, potentially containing all seven notes of the scale. Guitarists typically voice them selectively — root, 3rd, 7th, and 13th are the essential tones. They're smooth, jazzy, and sophisticated.
Compatible Scales & Modes
These scales contain all the notes of C13 and can be used for soloing, improvising, and writing melodies over this chord.
C Mixolydian
Contains all chord tones including the 13th (6th).
C Lydian Dominant
Mixolydian with ♯4 — common in jazz over dominant 13th chords.