Finger Positions

Db13 diagram
Root Note Db
Name Db dominant thirteenth
Intervals 1P-3M-5P-7m-9M-13M
Relative Minor Bbm
Notes Db, F, Ab, B, Eb, Bb
Aliases Db13

How to play the Db13 Chord

The Db13 is a fundamental dominant chord in guitar music. To play this chord correctly, ensure your fingers are placed precisely on the frets indicated in the diagram above.

Music Theory Analysis

From a theoretical perspective, the Db dominant thirteenth is built using the 1P, 3M, 5P, 7m, 9M, 13M intervals. In the key of Db Major, this chord functions as the I chord.

Common Progressions

In music composition, the Db13 chord is often used to create tension or resolution.

I-V-vi-IV

vi-IV-I-V

The Diatonic Family

Understanding the "family" of chords that belong to Db helps with transposition and ear training.

Scale Compatibility

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Bebop Mixolydian Lydian Dominant Bebop Minor Composite Blues Chromatic

* 6 scales found containing the notes Db, F, Ab, B, Eb, Bb.

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the Db13 chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 61, 65, 68, 71, 63, 70
Frequencies (Hz)

277.1826309768721, 349.2282314330039, 415.3046975799451, 493.8833012561241, 311.1269837220809, 466.1637615180899