E♭13
Eb Dominant 13th — the tallest dominant — the thirteenth on top gives the resolution a wide, singing edge.
The keys
E♭ – G – B♭ – D♭ – F – C
What's inside E♭13
| Note | Interval from root | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| E♭ | Root | 1 |
| G | Major 3rd | 3 |
| B♭ | Perfect 5th | 5 |
| D♭ | Minor 7th | b7 |
| F | Major 9th | 9 |
| C | 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) | E♭2 – D♭3 |
| Right (colour) | G4 – F5 – C6 |
Where E♭13 lives
As the I chord
E♭13 → A♭ → B♭ → E♭13
The classic I–IV–V–I motion with this chord as home.
In a ii–V–I
Fm7 → B♭7 → E♭13
The strongest cadence in harmony, resolving onto this chord.
Put E♭13 under your fingers
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