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Emaj13 chord on piano

E Major Thirteenth. Notes: E, G#, B, D#, F# and C#.

Emaj13 piano chord, root positionC4EBC5C6G#D#F#C#
Root position. Tap any key to hear it.

How to play Emaj13

  1. Find E at or above middle C. That is the root.
  2. Add G#, B, D#, F# and C# above it, skipping the keys in between.
  3. Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-4-5, or split the chord between both hands. Left hand: play the root and fifth, and leave the upper notes to the right hand.

Notes

Eroot
G#3 · major third
B5 · perfect fifth
D#7 · major seventh
F#9 · ninth
C#13 · thirteenth

Notes and theory

Eroot
G#3 · major third
B5 · perfect fifth
D#7 · major seventh
F#9 · ninth
C#13 · thirteenth

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.

Emaj13 on guitarEmaj13 on ukulele

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major thirteenth chords in every key

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Questions

What notes are in the Emaj13 chord?

Emaj13 (E major thirteenth) is made of six notes: E (root), G# (major third), B (perfect fifth), D# (major seventh), F# (ninth) and C# (thirteenth).

How do you play Emaj13 on piano?

Play E, G#, B, D#, F# and C# together. With the right hand use fingers 1-2-3-4-5, or split the chord between both hands; with the left hand use play the root and fifth, and leave the upper notes to the right hand.

What does a major thirteenth chord sound like?

The major thirteenth is a major seventh extended to the thirteenth: a big, lush jazz chord.