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Chord Shapes

There are 8 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

  • This position requires barre
  • This position is movable

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Position 2

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

  • This position requires barre
  • This position is movable

Audio file

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Position 3

Fingers Positions

  • Mute the A string
  • Place your index finger (1) on the fret 7 of the low E and D strings at the same time
  • Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 8 of the G string
  • Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 9 of the B string
  • Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 9 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

  • This position requires barre
  • This position is movable

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Position 4

Fingers Positions

  • Place your index finger (1) on the fret 7 of the low E, D and high E strings at the same time
  • Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 8 of the G string
  • Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 9 of the A string
  • Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 9 of the B string

Position Characteristics

  • This position requires barre
  • This position is movable

Audio file

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Position 5

Fingers Positions

  • Mute the A string
  • Mute the high E string
  • Place your index finger (1) on the fret 7 of the low E string
  • Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 7 of the D string
  • Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 8 of the G string
  • Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 9 of the B string

Position Characteristics

  • This position is movable

Audio file

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Position 6

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

  • This position is movable

Audio file

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Position 7

Fingers Positions

  • Mute the low E string
  • Mute the A string
  • Place your index finger (1) on the fret 7 of the D and high E strings at the same time
  • Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 8 of the G string
  • Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 9 of the B string

Position Characteristics

  • This position requires barre
  • This position is movable

Audio file

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Position 8

Fingers Positions

  • Place your index finger (1) on the fret 7 of the low E, D, B and high E strings at the same time
  • Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 8 of the G string
  • Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 11 of the A string

Position Characteristics

  • This position requires barre
  • This position is movable

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B 13 Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the B 13 chord, a complex and rich sounding chord that belongs to the Dominant Chords family. This chord is composed of seven different notes: B, D#, F#, A, C#, E, and G#, creating a vibrant and full-bodied sound that can add depth to your guitar playing.

The B 13 chord is built by stacking specific musical intervals, namely: 1 (Root), 3 (Major Third), 5 (Perfect Fifth), b7 (Minor Seventh), 9 (Major Ninth), 11 (Perfect Eleventh), and 13 (Major Thirteenth). These intervals give the B 13 chord its unique character and flavor. To understand more about how chords are built by stacking intervals, you can check out our tutorial on chord construction.

In this tutorial, we will guide you through how to play the B 13 chord with detailed chord diagrams and fretboard patterns. These will show the tones composing the chord, helping you to visualize the chord shape on the fretboard. If you're interested in learning more about fretboard intervals, we have a dedicated tutorial for that as well.

As this is a more advanced chord, it might be a bit challenging for beginners. However, don't be discouraged. With practice and patience, you'll be able to master it and add it to your repertoire. For more advanced chords, you can visit our intermediate guitar chord tutorial.

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