A13 chord on guitar
A Dominant Thirteenth. Notes: A, C#, E, G, B and F#.
How to play A13
- Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 2 (E).
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 2 (C#).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 2 (F#).
- Let the open A and G strings ring.
- Don't play the low E string: skip it or mute it with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the A string down.
All 4 ways to play A13
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 3 position
EasyBarre at fret 5
HardBarre at fret 14
HardNotes and theory
The thirteenth chord is the fullest dominant chord, used in jazz, funk and blues. Players usually drop the fifth and the eleventh. The formula is 1 3 5 b7 9 13.
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Questions
What notes are in the A13 chord?
A13 (A dominant thirteenth) is made of six notes: A (root), C# (major third), E (perfect fifth), G (minor seventh), B (ninth) and F# (thirteenth).
How do you play A13 on guitar?
The easiest A13 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 2 (E). Put your middle finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 2 (C#). Put your ring finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 2 (F#).
Is A13 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a dominant thirteenth chord sound like?
The thirteenth chord is the fullest dominant chord, used in jazz, funk and blues. Players usually drop the fifth and the eleventh.