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Chord Shapes

There are 13 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 4 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 5 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 5 of the G and B strings at the same time
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 7 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 7 of the B and high E strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 9 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 10 of the low E string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 10 of the D 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 10 of the low E and D strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 11 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 12 of the B string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 12 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 10 of the low E string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 10 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 11 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 12 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, G and B strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 7 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 7 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 6

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Let the B string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 4 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 5 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 5 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 5 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 7

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 10 of the D and high E strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 11 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 12 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 8

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 9

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 4 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 5 of the G and B strings at the same time
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 7 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 10

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the D string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 5 of the A string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 5 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 7 of the B and high E strings at the same time

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 11

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Let the A string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 4 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 5 of the G and B strings at the same time
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 7 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position uses open strings

Position 12

Fingers Positions

• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 10 of the low E, D and high E strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 11 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 12 of the A string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 12 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 13

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 10 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 11 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 12 of the B string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 12 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

D 13 Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the D 13 chord, a complex and rich sounding chord that belongs to the family of Dominant Chords. The D 13 chord is composed of seven distinct notes: D, F#, A, C, E, G, and B. These notes are built from a combination of specific musical intervals: 1 (Root), 3 (Major Third), 5 (Perfect Fifth), b7 (Minor Seventh), 9 (Major Ninth), 11 (Perfect Eleventh), and 13 (Major Thirteenth).

This tutorial will guide you through the process of playing the D 13 chord, with the aid of chord diagrams and fretboard patterns to visually represent the tones that compose the chord. If you are new to the concept of intervals and would like to understand how they are stacked to build chords, we recommend you to check out our tutorial on guitar music theory.

Understanding the D 13 chord is an exciting step forward in your guitar learning journey. It's a chord that is more complex than the basic major and minor chords, and is often found in genres like jazz and blues. For more information on how to denote chords based on the intervals that compose them, our tutorial on chord notation might be of interest.

The D 13 chord is a part of the dominant (7) guitar chords family, which are commonly used in many musical styles for their tension-filled sound. As you become familiar with the D 13 chord, you might also want to explore other related chords like the ninth (9) guitar chords or the sixth (6) guitar chords.

As you delve deeper into the world of advanced guitar chords, remember to practice regularly and listen carefully to the unique sounds each chord creates. Happy strumming!

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