A 13th chord
A13 chord for piano presented by keyboard diagrams.
Explanation: The A thirteenth is a seven-note chord. Due to practical circumstances, some notes (as a suggestion fifth, ninth, and eleventh) are omitted and the chord is played inverted, see second diagram. The chord is sometimes played with both hands. The chord is often abbreviated as A13.
Omissions: A13(no3): A - E - G - B - D - F#; A13(no5): A - C# - G - B - D - F#.
Theory: The A thirteenth chord is constructed by adding a third to an eleventh chord.
A13
Notes: A - C# - E - G - B - D - F#
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One of many possible inversions (with the 5th and the 11th omitted)
One of many possible two-hand voicings (the 13th is added to an A7th voicing)
A13 inversions and voicings
One of many possible inversions (with the 5th and the 11th omitted)
One of many possible two-hand voicings (the 13th is added to an A7th voicing)