The F-sharp dominant thirteenth chord is a highly colorful and harmonically rich chord that consists of the notes F♯, A♯, C♯, E, G♯, B, and D♯. Building upon the F♯ dominant eleventh chord, the addition of D♯, the thirteenth, creates an extended, lush sound that adds depth, complexity, and a sense of forward motion to the harmony. F♯ serves as the root, anchoring the chord, while A♯ as the major third and C♯ as the perfect fifth maintain harmonic stability. E, the minor seventh, G♯, the ninth, and B, the eleventh, enrich the dominant character, and D♯ adds a melodic and sophisticated extension, making this chord particularly effective in jazz, fusion, and contemporary music for creating expansive, expressive, and highly dynamic progressions.
Name: F-sharp dominant thirteenth chord
Notes: F♯, A♯, C♯, E, G♯, B, D♯
Intervals: 1, 3, 5, ♭7, 9, 11, 13
Chord symbol: F♯13
Type: Heptad (seven-note chord)
F-sharp dominant thirteenth chord on the Staff
F-sharp dominant thirteenth chord on Piano
F-sharp dominant thirteenth chord on Guitar
F-sharp dominant thirteenth chord on Ukulele
Rowan Ellis is a musician and educator with a passion for exploring the language of harmony and melody. With years of experience across classical, jazz, and contemporary styles, Rowan breaks down music theory into clear, practical insights. His goal is to make chords and scales less intimidating and more inspiring for every musician.