D# dominant 13th Chord

Q: How do you play a D# dominant 13th chord on the piano?

D# dominant 13th: D#, G, A#, C#, F, C

Q: How do you play a D# dominant 13th chord on the guitar?

D# dominant 13th: D#, G, A#, C#, F, C

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Audible Example

What does a D# dominant 13th chord sound like?

D# dominant 13th chord

Piano Fingering

How do you play a D# dominant 13th chord on the piano?

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Guitar Fingering

How do you play a D# dominant 13th chord on the guitar?

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About the D# dominant 13th chord

A dominant 13th chord is a tall, complex chord that includes the 7th, 9th, and 13th over a major triad. It has a bright, full, and sophisticated sound with inherent tension. Dominant 13th chords are a hallmark of jazz and funk, often used to add color at cadence points.