D#maj13 chord on guitar
D Sharp Major Thirteenth, also written Ebmaj13. Notes: D#, G, A#, D, F and C.
How to play D#maj13
- Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 1 (D#).
- Put your ring finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 3 (C).
- Put your pinky finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 3 (D).
- Let the open G string ring.
- Don't play the low E and high E strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the A string down.
All 4 ways to play D#maj13
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 3
HardBarre at fret 6
HardBarre at fret 10
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. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled D#, F##, A#, C##, E# and B#; F## is the same key as G, C## is the same key as D, E# is the same key as F and B# is the same key as C.
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Questions
What notes are in the D#maj13 chord?
D#maj13 (D sharp major thirteenth) is made of six notes: D# (root), G (major third), A# (perfect fifth), D (major seventh), F (ninth) and C (thirteenth).
How do you play D#maj13 on guitar?
The easiest D#maj13 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 1 (D#). Put your ring finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 3 (C). Put your pinky finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 3 (D).
Is D#maj13 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 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.