D13 chord on guitar
D Dominant Thirteenth. Notes: D, F#, A, C, E and B.
How to play D13
- Put your index finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 1 (C).
- Put your middle finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 2 (F#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 4 (B).
- Let the open D string ring.
- Don't play the low E and A strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the D string down.
All 4 ways to play D13
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 5
MediumFret 8 position
HardFret 10 position
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 D13 chord?
D13 (D dominant thirteenth) is made of six notes: D (root), F# (major third), A (perfect fifth), C (minor seventh), E (ninth) and B (thirteenth).
How do you play D13 on guitar?
The easiest D13 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 1 (C). Put your middle finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 2 (F#). Put your pinky finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 4 (B).
Is D13 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.