Ab13 chord
A-flat dominant thirteenth, also written G#13. One shape on the neck below, with the notes it's built from and the keys it belongs to.
Notes
- Ab
- 1
- C
- 3
- Eb
- 5
- Gb
- b7
- Bb
- 9
- F
- 13
The major third is what makes it sound bright and settled.
The minor seventh adds a bluesy edge and leaves the chord sounding unfinished.
The 13th stacks a 6th above the seventh, which opens the chord up and keeps it bright.
How to play Ab13
- Root on A
- x-11-10-11-11-13
Want to know why this chord works where it does? The Intermediate lessons cover it, and founding players get them first.
Keys with Ab13
Ab13 uses only notes from Db major and Bb minor. It sounds most at home in Db major.