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Chord Shapes

There are 8 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Let the D string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the A string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 1 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 1 of the B string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 3 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 3 of the B and high E strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 5 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 6 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 6 of the low E string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the low E and D strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 7 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 8 of the B string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 8 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 4

Fingers Positions

• Mute the A string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the low E string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 6 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 7 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 8 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 5

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 5 of the A and G strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 6 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 8 of the B and high E strings at the same time

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 6

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 10 of the A, D, G and high E strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 11 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 7

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the D and high E strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 7 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 8 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 8

Fingers Positions

• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the low E, D and high E strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 7 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 8 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Bb 13 Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the Bb 13 chord. This complex and rich-sounding chord belongs to the Dominant Chords family and is composed of the notes Bb, D, F, Ab, C, Eb, and G. The intervals that build this chord are 1 (Root), 3 (Major Third), 5 (Perfect Fifth), b7 (Minor Seventh), 9 (Major Ninth), 11 (Perfect Eleventh), and 13 (Major Thirteenth).

Understanding how to construct this chord requires a good grasp of guitar music theory and fretboard intervals. This knowledge will help you understand how chords are built by stacking intervals and how these intervals relate to the fretboard.

The Bb 13 chord is not a beginner's chord and falls into the category of intermediate guitar chords. It is often used in jazz chord progressions, providing a sophisticated sound that can add depth and interest to your music.

In this tutorial, we will provide chord diagrams and fretboard patterns to show you how to play the Bb 13 chord. We will also delve into the notation of this chord, helping you understand how it is denoted based on the intervals that compose it.

For a more comprehensive understanding of guitar chords, you can also check out our full tutorial about guitar chords of all types. This will give you a broader context for understanding the Bb 13 chord and its place in the world of guitar music.

So grab your guitar and let's dive into the world of the Bb 13 chord!

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