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G13 chord on guitar

G Dominant Thirteenth. Notes: G, B, D, F, A and E.

G13 guitar chord diagram, open position3GR2E131Fb7GAEGBF
Open position · Easy

How to play G13

  1. Put your index finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 1 (F).
  2. Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 2 (E).
  3. Put your ring finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 3 (G).
  4. Let the open A, G and B strings ring.
  5. Strum from the low E string down.
Lowest note: G (the root)Strings played: 6 of 6Other voicings: 3 below

All 4 ways to play G13

Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.
G13 guitar chord, open position3GR2E131Fb7GAEGBF

Open position

Easy
G13 guitar chord, barre at fret 33fr×1GR1Fb72B33E134A9GFBEA

Barre at fret 3

Hard
G13 guitar chord, barre at fret 33fr1GR3D51Fb72B34E131GRGDFBEG

Barre at fret 3

Hard
G13 guitar chord, barre at fret 109fr×2GR1B33Fb73A94E13GBFAE

Barre at fret 10

Hard

Notes and theory

Groot
B3 · major third
D5 · perfect fifth
Fb7 · minor seventh
A9 · ninth
E13 · thirteenth

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.

G13 on ukuleleG13 on piano

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dominant thirteenth chords in every key

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Questions

What notes are in the G13 chord?

G13 (G dominant thirteenth) is made of six notes: G (root), B (major third), D (perfect fifth), F (minor seventh), A (ninth) and E (thirteenth).

How do you play G13 on guitar?

The easiest G13 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 1 (F). Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 2 (E). Put your ring finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 3 (G).

Is G13 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.