E13 chord on guitar
E Dominant Thirteenth. Notes: E, G#, B, D, F# and C#.
How to play E13
- Put your index finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 1 (G#).
- Put your middle finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 2 (B).
- Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 2 (C#).
- Let the open low E, D and high E strings ring.
- Strum from the low E string down.
All 4 ways to play E13
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyOpen position
EasyFret 5 position
MediumBarre at fret 7
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 E13 chord?
E13 (E dominant thirteenth) is made of six notes: E (root), G# (major third), B (perfect fifth), D (minor seventh), F# (ninth) and C# (thirteenth).
How do you play E13 on guitar?
The easiest E13 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 1 (G#). Put your middle finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 2 (B). Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 2 (C#).
Is E13 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.