C Major 13 Bass Arpeggio

Cmaj13 Major third · 6 notes ·Symbol : maj13

Arpeggio Notes

C R
E 3
G 5
B 7
D 9
A 13

Solfège : Do – Mi – Sol – Si – Ré – La

Arpeggio Structure

C 2T E T+½ G 2T B T+½ D 7½T A

About this arpeggio

The major 13th arpeggio stacks ninth, eleventh, and thirteenth over a maj7 triad, offering maximum harmonic richness. On bass, you typically select 3–4 of its available notes to build a coherent line. Very present in advanced jazz and fusion.

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