Finger Positions

Fm13 diagram
Root Note F
Name F minor thirteenth
Intervals 1P-3m-5P-7m-9M-13M
Relative Minor Dm
Notes F, Ab, C, Eb, G, D
Aliases Fm13, F-13

How to play the Fm13 Chord

The Fm13 is a fundamental dominant chord in guitar music. To play this chord correctly, ensure your fingers are placed precisely on the frets indicated in the diagram above.

Music Theory Analysis

From a theoretical perspective, the F minor thirteenth is built using the 1P, 3m, 5P, 7m, 9M, 13M intervals. In the key of F Major, this chord functions as the I chord.

Common Progressions

In music composition, the Fm13 chord is often used to create tension or resolution.

I-V-vi-IV

vi-IV-I-V

The Diatonic Family

Understanding the "family" of chords that belong to F helps with transposition and ear training.

Scale Compatibility

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Dorian Dorian #4 Bebop Minor Composite Blues Chromatic

* 5 scales found containing the notes F, Ab, C, Eb, G, D.

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the Fm13 chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 65, 68, 60, 63, 67, 62
Frequencies (Hz)

349.2282314330039, 415.3046975799451, 261.6255653005986, 311.1269837220809, 391.99543598174927, 293.6647679174076