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Eb7(b13) — dominant flat thirteenth

Also written D#7(b13) — the same chord, spelled the other way.

Notes in Eb7(b13): Eb – G – Bb – Db – CbFormula: 1 – 3 – 5 – b7 – b13

In the formula, the numbers count steps of the major scale starting from the note that names the chord; "b" lowers a half step, "#" raises one — and a slash names the bass note.

The 7(b13) is a dark dominant, with the thirteenth lowered. The tension pulls strongly toward resolution.

The same chord on all four instruments

Eb7(b13), x 6 5 6 0 3Eb7(b13)33241×EbGDbBG
Guitar
Eb7(b13), x 6 5 6 0 3Eb7(b13)33241×EbGDbBG
Electric guitar
Eb7(b13), 9 8 8 11Eb7(b13)82113BEbGDb
Cavaquinho
Eb7(b13), 4 3 3 4Eb7(b13)2113BEbGDb
Ukulele

Where to use it: A dark resolution, especially to a minor chord.

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Part of the Altered dominants family.

Other chords in this family

Eb7(b9)Eb7(#9)Eb7(#11)Eb7alt

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