F13
F Dominant 13th — the tallest dominant — the thirteenth on top gives the resolution a wide, singing edge.
The keys
F – A – C – E♭ – G – D
What's inside F13
| Note | Interval from root | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| F | Root | 1 |
| A | Major 3rd | 3 |
| C | Perfect 5th | 5 |
| E♭ | Minor 7th | b7 |
| G | Major 9th | 9 |
| D | Major 13th | 13 |
A working voicing
Split the chord between two hands the way working players do — a solid shell low down, the colour tones up top:
| Hand | Keys |
|---|---|
| Left (shell) | F2 – E♭3 |
| Right (colour) | A4 – G5 – D6 |
Where F13 lives
As the I chord
F13 → B♭ → C → F13
The classic I–IV–V–I motion with this chord as home.
In a ii–V–I
Gm7 → C7 → F13
The strongest cadence in harmony, resolving onto this chord.
Put F13 under your fingers
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