A#maj13 chord on piano
A Sharp Major Thirteenth, also written Bbmaj13. Notes: A#, D, F, A, C and G.
How to play A#maj13
- Find A# just below middle C. That is the root.
- Add D, F, A, C and G above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-4-5, or split the chord between both hands. Left hand: play the root and fifth, and leave the upper notes to the right hand.
Notes
Notes and theory
The major thirteenth is a major seventh extended to the thirteenth: a big, lush jazz chord. The formula is 1 3 5 7 9 13. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled A#, C##, E#, G##, B# and F##; C## is the same key as D, E# is the same key as F, G## is the same key as A, B# is the same key as C and F## is the same key as G.
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Questions
What notes are in the A#maj13 chord?
A#maj13 (A sharp major thirteenth) is made of six notes: A# (root), D (major third), F (perfect fifth), A (major seventh), C (ninth) and G (thirteenth).
How do you play A#maj13 on piano?
Play A#, D, F, A, C and G together. With the right hand use fingers 1-2-3-4-5, or split the chord between both hands; with the left hand use play the root and fifth, and leave the upper notes to the right hand.
What does a major thirteenth chord sound like?
The major thirteenth is a major seventh extended to the thirteenth: a big, lush jazz chord.