Dominant 13 (13)
Big band color
Prove it — just do the practice exercise.
G13 Root Position
G (R)B (3)D (5)F (♭7)A (9)E (13)
The 13th chord is the most colorful dominant chord:
• R – 3 – 5 – ♭7 – 9 – 13
The 13th (= 6th in a higher octave) gives the chord a full, warm sound. Standard in big band arrangements.
Example: G13 = G + B + D + F + A + E
• R – 3 – 5 – ♭7 – 9 – 13
The 13th (= 6th in a higher octave) gives the chord a full, warm sound. Standard in big band arrangements.
Example: G13 = G + B + D + F + A + E