Finger Positions

Eb13 diagram
Root Note Eb
Name Eb dominant thirteenth
Intervals 1P-3M-5P-7m-9M-13M
Relative Minor Cm
Notes Eb, G, Bb, Db, F, C
Aliases Eb13

How to play the Eb13 Chord

The Eb13 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 Eb dominant thirteenth is built using the 1P, 3M, 5P, 7m, 9M, 13M intervals. In the key of Eb Major, this chord functions as the I chord.

Common Progressions

In music composition, the Eb13 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 Eb 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 Eb, G, Bb, Db, F, C.

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the Eb13 chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 63, 67, 70, 61, 65, 60
Frequencies (Hz)

311.1269837220809, 391.99543598174927, 466.1637615180899, 277.1826309768721, 349.2282314330039, 261.6255653005986