Finger Positions

Root Note F#

Name F# dominant thirteenth over A

Intervals 1P-3M-5P-7m-9M-13M

Relative Minor D#m

Notes A, F#, A#, C#, E, G#, D#

Aliases F#13

How to play the F#13/A Chord

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

Common Progressions

In music composition, the F#13/A chord is often used to create tension or resolution.

I-V-vi-IV

F# → C# → D#m → B

vi-IV-I-V

D#m → B → F# → C#

The Diatonic Family

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

Triads

F# G#m A#m B C# D#m Fdim

7ths

F#maj7 G#m7 A#m7 Bmaj7 C#7 D#m7 Fm7b5

Scale Compatibility

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Bebop Mixolydian Lydian Dominant Bebop Minor Composite Blues Chromatic

* 6 scales found containing the notes A, F#, A#, C#, E, G#, D#.

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the F#13/A chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 69, 66, 70, 61, 64, 68, 63

Frequencies (Hz)

440, 369.9944227116344, 466.1637615180899, 277.1826309768721, 329.6275569128699, 415.3046975799451, 311.1269837220809