B13

Extended · B root

B13

The fullest dominant extension. Contains almost every scale degree.

0 st4 st7 st10 st14 st17 st21 st

Notes in B13

BRoot
D#3rd
F#5th
A7th
C#9th
E11th
G#13th

B is less common as a home key but appears often as the III or VII chord in various progressions.

Identify the Chord Quality on B

Each chord below is played on B. Listen and identify whether you heard B13, Bm, B7, or another quality — the hardest and most useful ear training skill.

13th in All 12 Keys

Other Chords in B

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About the B13 Chord

The B13 chord is a 13th chord built on B. It contains the notes B, D#, F#, A, C#, E, G# — the root, third, fifth, seventh, and extensions.

The fullest dominant extension. Contains almost every scale degree. Practising the B13 chord across different voicings and contexts builds the harmonic recognition that lets you identify it instantly in any musical setting — whether in a band mix, a recording, or a live performance.