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C13
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Dominant 13

Formula1-3-5-♭7-9-13
CDEGABb

How to build it

  1. Take a dominant
  2. Add the thirteenth (6th one octave higher)
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**🎹 Typical voicing:** 3-♭7-9-13

The most complete chord that exists! It's like putting an entire orchestra in your two hands. Brutal!

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