C minor 13th Chord

Q: How do you play a C minor 13th chord on the piano?

C minor 13th: C, Eb, G, Bb, D, A

Q: How do you play a C minor 13th chord on the guitar?

C minor 13th: C, Eb, G, Bb, D, A

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Audible Example

What does a C minor 13th chord sound like?

C minor 13th chord

Piano Fingering

How do you play a C minor 13th chord on the piano?

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Guitar Fingering

How do you play a C minor 13th chord on the guitar?

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About the C minor 13th chord

A minor 13th chord extends a minor 7th with the 9th, 11th, and 13th, producing a rich and complex sound with a dark warmth. It is often used in jazz and neo-soul to create lush harmonic textures. The added upper extensions give it a dreamy, atmospheric quality.