Dmaj13 chord on guitar
D Major Thirteenth. Notes: D, F#, A, C#, E and B.
How to play Dmaj13
- Lay your index finger flat across the 2nd (B) to the 1st (high E) string at fret 2. This is the barre.
- Put your ring 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 Dmaj13
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Barre at fret 2
MediumFret 2 position
MediumBarre at fret 5
HardBarre at fret 9
HardNotes and theory
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 Dmaj13 chord?
Dmaj13 (D major thirteenth) is made of six notes: D (root), F# (major third), A (perfect fifth), C# (major seventh), E (ninth) and B (thirteenth).
How do you play Dmaj13 on guitar?
The easiest Dmaj13 is the "barre at fret 2" shape. Lay your index finger flat across the 2nd (B) to the 1st (high E) string at fret 2. This is the barre. Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 4 (B). Let the open D string ring.
Is Dmaj13 hard to play on guitar?
Dmaj13 has no open-string shape, so every version needs a barre or a stretch. The easiest one is rated medium.
What does a major thirteenth chord sound like?
The major thirteenth is a major seventh extended to the thirteenth: a big, lush jazz chord.