Accessible Page: Cmaj13 Guitar Chord - Guitar Chords Chart

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Chord Shapes

There are 6 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Mute the A string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 8 of the low E string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 9 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 9 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 10 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 8 of the low E string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 9 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 9 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 10 of the B and high E strings at the same time

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 4

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 5

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 6

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

C maj13 Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the C maj13 chord, a rich and complex chord that belongs to the Major Chords family. This chord is composed of the notes C, E, G, B, D, F, and A, which are built from the intervals 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, and 13. These intervals correspond to the Root, Major Third, Perfect Fifth, Major Seventh, Major Ninth, Perfect Eleventh, and Major Thirteenth, respectively.

The C maj13 chord is a great way to add depth and sophistication to your playing. It's often found in jazz and more advanced music styles, but can also be used to spice up simpler songs. If you're not familiar with the concept of intervals and how they are used to build chords, we recommend checking out our tutorial on building chords by stacking intervals.

Playing the C maj13 chord requires a good understanding of fretboard intervals, as well as how to denote chords depending on the intervals that compose them. You may find our tutorial on chord notation helpful in this regard.

While the C maj13 chord is more complex than many beginner chords, don't let that intimidate you. With practice and understanding, you'll be able to incorporate this beautiful chord into your playing. For more advanced chords, you can explore our intermediate guitar chord tutorial.

Finally, if you're unsure about the name of a chord shape you've come across, our interactive chord shape analyzer can help you identify it. Happy playing!

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