C Minor 13 Chord

What is the C Minor 13 Chord?

If you're learning the C Minor 13 chord, the fastest path is understanding the chord tones—not just memorizing one shape.

Notes and Arpeggios

Minor 13th chords extend the minor 7th with a 13th, creating a deep, complex minor voicing used in advanced jazz and fusion. They have a rich, brooding quality that sits well in modal contexts. The chord tones are: C, Eb, Bb, D, A. It's built from degrees 1, b3, b7, 9, and 13.

How to Use It

Extended voicings are a staple of jazz, neo-soul, and modern pop harmony. On guitar, start with the chord-box voicings, then find at least two different string sets where the same chord tones appear.

Move the shape to a few different frets while keeping the same interval structure in mind. Use the highlights to spot where the same tone repeats across strings.