B13 chord on guitar
B Dominant Thirteenth. Notes: B, D#, F#, A, C# and G#.
How to play B13
- Lay your index finger flat across the 6th (low E) to the 3rd (G) string at fret 2. This is the barre.
- Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 4 (D#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 4 (G#).
- Strum from the low E string down.
All 4 ways to play B13
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Barre at fret 2
MediumBarre at fret 4
HardBarre at fret 4
HardBarre at fret 7
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.
More B chords
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Questions
What notes are in the B13 chord?
B13 (B dominant thirteenth) is made of six notes: B (root), D# (major third), F# (perfect fifth), A (minor seventh), C# (ninth) and G# (thirteenth).
How do you play B13 on guitar?
The easiest B13 is the "barre at fret 2" shape. Lay your index finger flat across the 6th (low E) to the 3rd (G) string at fret 2. This is the barre. Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 4 (D#). Put your pinky finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 4 (G#).
Is B13 hard to play on guitar?
B13 has no open-string shape, so every version needs a barre or a stretch. The easiest one is rated medium.
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.