The F-sharp minor thirteenth chord is a lush and harmonically rich chord that consists of the notes F♯, A, C♯, E, G♯, B, and D♯. Building on the F♯ minor eleventh chord, the addition of D♯, the thirteenth, introduces a sophisticated extension that adds depth, warmth, and melodic complexity. F♯ serves as the root, grounding the chord, while A, the minor third, and C♯, the perfect fifth, provide stability. E, the minor seventh, G♯, the ninth, and B, the eleventh, enhance the chord’s expressive quality, and D♯ creates a rich, expansive sound that makes this chord particularly effective in jazz, fusion, and contemporary music for creating intricate, emotive, and highly dynamic harmonic progressions.
Name: F-sharp minor thirteenth chord
Notes: F♯, A, C♯, E, G♯, B, D♯
Intervals: 1, ♭3, 5, ♭7, 9, 11, 13
Chord symbol: F♯m13
Alternative symbols: F♯-13, F♯mi13, F♯min13
Type: Heptad (seven-note chord)
F-sharp minor thirteenth chord on the Staff
F-sharp minor thirteenth chord on Piano
F-sharp minor thirteenth chord on Guitar
F-sharp minor 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.