Amaj13 chord on guitar
A Major Thirteenth. Notes: A, C#, E, G#, B and F#.
How to play Amaj13
- Put your index finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 1 (G#).
- Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 2 (E).
- Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 2 (C#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 2 (F#).
- Let the open A string ring.
- Don't play the low E string: skip it or mute it with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the A string down.
Lowest note: A (the root)Strings played: 5 of 6Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play Amaj13
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 6
MediumBarre at fret 4
MediumBarre at fret 9
HardNotes and theory
Aroot
C#3 · major third
E5 · perfect fifth
G#7 · major seventh
B9 · ninth
F#13 · thirteenth
The major thirteenth is a major seventh extended to the thirteenth: a big, lush jazz chord. The formula is 1 3 5 7 9 13.
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Questions
What notes are in the Amaj13 chord?
Amaj13 (A major thirteenth) is made of six notes: A (root), C# (major third), E (perfect fifth), G# (major seventh), B (ninth) and F# (thirteenth).
How do you play Amaj13 on guitar?
The easiest Amaj13 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 1 (G#). Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 2 (E). Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 2 (C#).
Is Amaj13 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a major thirteenth chord sound like?
The major thirteenth is a major seventh extended to the thirteenth: a big, lush jazz chord.