Finger Positions

Root Note F

Name F dominant thirteenth over C

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

Relative Minor Dm

Notes F, A, C, Eb, G, D

Aliases F13

How to play the F13/C Chord

The F13/C 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 C 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 F13/C chord is often used to create tension or resolution.

I-V-vi-IV

F → C → Dm → Bb

vi-IV-I-V

Dm → Bb → F → C

The Diatonic Family

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

Triads

F Gm Am Bb C Dm Edim

7ths

Fmaj7 Gm7 Am7 Bbmaj7 C7 Dm7 Em7b5

Scale Compatibility

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Bebop Mixolydian Lydian Dominant Bebop Minor Composite Blues Chromatic

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

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the F13/C chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 65, 69, 60, 63, 67, 62

Frequencies (Hz)

349.2282314330039, 440, 261.6255653005986, 311.1269837220809, 391.99543598174927, 293.6647679174076