C♯13
C# Dominant 13th — the tallest dominant — the thirteenth on top gives the resolution a wide, singing edge.
The keys
C♯ – E♯ – G♯ – B – D♯ – A♯
What's inside C♯13
| Note | Interval from root | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| C♯ | Root | 1 |
| E♯ | Major 3rd | 3 |
| G♯ | Perfect 5th | 5 |
| B | Minor 7th | b7 |
| D♯ | Major 9th | 9 |
| A♯ | 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) | D♭2 – B2 |
| Right (colour) | F4 – E♭5 – B♭5 |
Where C♯13 lives
As the I chord
C♯13 → G♭ → A♭ → C♯13
The classic I–IV–V–I motion with this chord as home.
In a ii–V–I
E♭m7 → A♭7 → C♯13
The strongest cadence in harmony, resolving onto this chord.
Put C♯13 under your fingers
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