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Cmaj13 chord on guitar

C Major Thirteenth. Notes: C, E, G, B, D and A.

Cmaj13 guitar chord diagram, open position×4CR2E33A131FCEABF
Open position · Easy

How to play Cmaj13

  1. Put your index finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 1 (F).
  2. Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 2 (E).
  3. Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A).
  4. Put your pinky finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 3 (C).
  5. Let the open B string ring.
  6. Don't play the low E string: skip it or mute it with a fretting finger.
  7. Strum from the A string down.
Lowest note: C (the root)Strings played: 5 of 6Other voicings: 3 below

All 4 ways to play Cmaj13

Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.
Cmaj13 guitar chord, open position×4CR2E33A131FCEABF

Open position

Easy
Cmaj13 guitar chord, barre at fret 33fr×1CR1F2B73E34A13CFBEA

Barre at fret 3

Medium
Cmaj13 guitar chord, barre at fret 77fr2CR1E31A131D93G51B7CEADGB

Barre at fret 7

Hard
Cmaj13 guitar chord, barre at fret 88fr1CR1F2B73E34A131CRCFBEAC

Barre at fret 8

Hard

Notes and theory

Croot
E3 · major third
G5 · perfect fifth
B7 · major seventh
D9 · ninth
A13 · 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 Cmaj13 chord?

Cmaj13 (C major thirteenth) is made of six notes: C (root), E (major third), G (perfect fifth), B (major seventh), D (ninth) and A (thirteenth).

How do you play Cmaj13 on guitar?

The easiest Cmaj13 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 1 (F). Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 2 (E). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A).

Is Cmaj13 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.