G#maj13 chord on piano
G Sharp Major Thirteenth, also written Abmaj13. Notes: G#, C, D#, G, A# and F.
How to play G#maj13
- Find G# just below middle C. That is the root.
- Add C, D#, G, A# and F 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 G#, B#, D#, F##, A# and E#; B# is the same key as C, F## is the same key as G and E# is the same key as F.
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Questions
What notes are in the G#maj13 chord?
G#maj13 (G sharp major thirteenth) is made of six notes: G# (root), C (major third), D# (perfect fifth), G (major seventh), A# (ninth) and F (thirteenth).
How do you play G#maj13 on piano?
Play G#, C, D#, G, A# and F 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.