C#13 chord on guitar
C Sharp Dominant Thirteenth, also written Db13. Notes: C#, F, G#, B, D# and A#.
How to play C#13
- Put your index finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 2 (F#).
- Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 3 (F).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 3 (A#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 4 (C#).
- Let the open B string 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 C#13
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 4
MediumBarre at fret 8
HardBarre at fret 9
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. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled C#, E#, G#, B, D# and A#; E# is the same key as F.
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Questions
What notes are in the C#13 chord?
C#13 (C sharp dominant thirteenth) is made of six notes: C# (root), F (major third), G# (perfect fifth), B (minor seventh), D# (ninth) and A# (thirteenth).
How do you play C#13 on guitar?
The easiest C#13 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 2 (F#). Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 3 (F). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 3 (A#).
Is C#13 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 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.