B 13th chord
B13 chord for piano presented by keyboard diagrams.
Explanation: The B 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. The chord is sometimes played with both hands. The chord is often abbreviated as B13.
Omissions: B13(no3): B - F# - A - C# - E - G#; B13(no5): B - D# - A - C# - E - G#.
Theory: The B thirteenth chord is constructed by adding a third to an eleventh chord.
B13
Notes: B - D# - F# - A - C# - E - G#
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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 a B7th voicing)
B13 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 a B7th voicing)