C13 Guitar Chord Chart | C Dominant Thirteen
Welcome to our tutorial on the C 13 chord. This chord, a part of the Dominant Chords family, is complex and rich in sound, making it a favorite among jazz musicians and those looking to add depth to their music. Composed of seven notes: C, E, G, Bb, D, F, and A, the C 13 chord is built on a series of specific intervals: 1, 3, 5, b7, 9, 11, and 13.
The C 13 chord is a sophisticated chord that requires a solid understanding of fretboard intervals and chord notation. If you're new to these concepts, you might want to brush up on them before diving into this tutorial.
As a member of the dominant chords family, the C 13 chord is a key player in many jazz chord progressions. It's not a chord for beginners, but with some practice, it can be a powerful tool in your guitar-playing arsenal.
In this tutorial, we'll provide chord diagrams and fretboard patterns to help you visualize and understand the structure of the C 13 chord. We'll also discuss how the chord is built by stacking intervals, and how to incorporate it into your own music.
Whether you're an intermediate player looking to expand your chord vocabulary, or an advanced guitarist interested in exploring the world of jazz harmony, the C 13 chord is a fascinating study. Let's get started!
Notes of the C 13 chord:
CEGBbDFA
Chord formula for the Dominant Thirteen chord:
Guitar Patterns for the C13 chord
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If you have difficulties with bar chord shapes, check the Bar Chords Tips tutorial.
You can also use this accessible chords page with written diagrams instruction.
Position 1
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Position 2
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Position 3
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Position 4
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Position 5
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Position 6
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Position 7
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Position 8
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You can find more shapes in our all guitar chords online library. If you prefer a printable pdf, download the Free Guitar Chords Chart Pdf
Play This Chord With Other Roots
C 13 | D 13 | E 13 | F 13 | G 13 | A 13 | B 13 | C#13 | D#13 | F#13 | G#13 | A#13 | Ab13 | Bb13 | Db13 | Eb13 | Gb13
Create your C 13 chord shapes
This fretboard map shows you the tones in the chord all along the neck. You can play this chord by choosing some of the chord tones.