Cmaj13 chord on ukulele
C Major Thirteenth. Notes: C, E, G, B, D and A.
How to play Cmaj13
- Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 2 (A).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 2 (D).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 2 (B).
- Let the open E string ring.
- Strum all four strings.
Lowest note: AStrings played: 4 of 4Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play Cmaj13
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 4
MediumBarre at fret 7
HardFret 9 position
HardNotes and theory
Croot
E3 · major third
G5 · perfect fifth
B7 · major seventh
D9 · ninth
A13 · 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.
More C chords
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major thirteenth chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the Cmaj13 chord?
Cmaj13 (C major thirteenth) is made of six notes: C (root), E (major third), G (perfect fifth), B (major seventh), D (ninth) and A (thirteenth).
How do you play Cmaj13 on ukulele?
The easiest Cmaj13 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 2 (A). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 2 (D). Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 2 (B).
Is Cmaj13 hard to play on ukulele?
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.