D13 piano chord
D thirteenth
- Symbol
- D13
- Notes
- D – F♯ – A – C – E – B
- Formula
- 1 – 3 – 5 – ♭7 – 9 – 13
On a computer you can also use the keys A W S E D F T G Y H U J K.
The keyboard below is loaded with D13. Play it, change a note and see what the chord becomes.
How to play D13
Play the root D with the left hand and the upper notes with the right hand. Leaving out the 5th makes the chord easier to grab and sounds just as full.
Inversions
Extended chords are usually spread over both hands. Here is the full chord in root position; in practice the 5th is often left out.
Practice D13 until it sticks
ChordWise recognizes D13 the moment you play it and drills you on it with the coach, in every inversion.
