Bmaj13b5 Major 7th

The Bmaj13b5 chord is built from the notes B – D# – F – A# – C# – G#.

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Chord tones, one by one

BRoot

Root

The fundamental note the chord is built on — B.

D#Third

Major third

Four semitones — makes the chord major (brighter, happier).

FFifth

Diminished fifth (♭5)

Six semitones — a flat fifth. Creates instability, typical of m7♭5 and diminished chords.

A#Seventh

Major seventh

Eleven semitones — a lush, jazzy seventh just below the octave (maj7).

C#Extension

Ninth (9)

A 9th — colorful extension a whole step above the octave.

G#Extension

Thirteenth (13)

A 13th — full, rich top extension.

🎼 Related scales

🎹 Modal analysis

This chord implies the Lydian scale; its characteristic note is the bright, floating ♯11.

🎸 Genres

Film & TV scoring · Modal jazz · Impressionism

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