Finger Positions

D13/F diagram
Root Note D
Name D dominant thirteenth over F
Intervals 1P-3M-5P-7m-9M-13M
Relative Minor Bm
Notes F, D, F#, A, C, E, B
Aliases D13

How to play the D13/F Chord

The D13/F 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 D dominant thirteenth over F is built using the 1P, 3M, 5P, 7m, 9M, 13M intervals. In the key of D Major, this chord functions as the I chord.

Common Progressions

In music composition, the D13/F chord is often used to create tension or resolution.

I-V-vi-IV

D A Bm G

vi-IV-I-V

Bm G D A

The Diatonic Family

Understanding the "family" of chords that belong to D 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 F, D, F#, A, C, E, B.

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the D13/F chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 65, 62, 66, 69, 60, 64, 71
Frequencies (Hz)

349.2282314330039, 293.6647679174076, 369.9944227116344, 440, 261.6255653005986, 329.6275569128699, 493.8833012561241