G13
G Dominant 13th — the tallest dominant — the thirteenth on top gives the resolution a wide, singing edge.
The keys
G – B – D – F – A – E
What's inside G13
| Note | Interval from root | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| G | Root | 1 |
| B | Major 3rd | 3 |
| D | Perfect 5th | 5 |
| F | Minor 7th | b7 |
| A | Major 9th | 9 |
| E | 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) | G2 – F3 |
| Right (colour) | B4 – A5 – E6 |
Where G13 lives
As the I chord
G13 → C → D → G13
The classic I–IV–V–I motion with this chord as home.
In a ii–V–I
Am7 → D7 → G13
The strongest cadence in harmony, resolving onto this chord.
Put G13 under your fingers
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