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C 7(b13) Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the C 7(b13) chord. This chord belongs to the family of Dominant Chords, characterized by the unique combination of notes and intervals that give it its distinct sound. The notes that compose the C 7(b13) chord are C, E, G, Bb, and Ab and the intervals that build this chord are 1, 3, 5, b7, and b13.

The C 7(b13) chord is a more advanced chord, often used in jazz and blues music. It's a bit more complex than the chords you might have learned as a beginner, but with practice, you'll be able to add it to your repertoire. If you're new to advanced chords, you might find our tutorial on intermediate guitar chords helpful.

The intervals that make up the C 7(b13) chord are known as the root, major third, perfect fifth, minor seventh, and minor thirteenth. To learn more about these intervals and how they're stacked to create chords, check out our tutorial on building chords by stacking intervals.

Understanding the notation of these intervals is crucial to mastering the C 7(b13) chord. Our tutorial on chord notation can help you understand how chords are denoted depending on the intervals that compose them.

As a member of the Dominant Chords family, the C 7(b13) chord shares characteristics with other dominant chords. For a deeper understanding of this chord family, we recommend our tutorial on dominant (7) guitar chords.

Finally, to see the C 7(b13) chord in action, you might want to explore our tutorial on jazz chord progressions, which often feature maj7, m7, and 7 chord types, including our chord of interest, the C 7(b13).

With practice and understanding, the C 7(b13) chord can become a powerful tool in your guitar playing arsenal. Happy practicing!

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