F#13 chord on guitar
F Sharp Dominant Thirteenth, also written Gb13. Notes: F#, A#, C#, E, G# and D#.
How to play F#13
- Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 1 (D#).
- Put your middle finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 2 (F#).
- Put your ring finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 2 (B).
- Put your pinky finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 3 (A#).
- Let the open B and high E strings ring.
- Strum from the low E string down.
All 4 ways to play F#13
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 2
MediumFret 7 position
MediumBarre 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.
More F# chords
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Questions
What notes are in the F#13 chord?
F#13 (F sharp dominant thirteenth) is made of six notes: F# (root), A# (major third), C# (perfect fifth), E (minor seventh), G# (ninth) and D# (thirteenth).
How do you play F#13 on guitar?
The easiest F#13 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 1 (D#). Put your middle finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 2 (F#). Put your ring finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 2 (B).
Is F#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.