C 13th chord
C13 chord for piano presented by keyboard diagrams.
Explanation: The C 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 C13.
Omissions: C13(no3): C - G - Bb - D - F - A; C13(no5): C - E - Bb - D - F - A.
Theory: The C thirteenth chord is constructed by adding a third to an eleventh chord.
C13
Notes: C - E - G - Bb - D - F - A
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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 C7th voicing)
C13 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 C7th voicing)