Accessible Page: Guitar Chord Dictionary: Eb Dominant Thirteen Chords

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Chord Shapes

There are 3 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

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

Fingers Positions

• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 8 of the B and high E strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 10 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 11 of the low E string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 11 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 11 of the low E and D strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 12 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 13 of the B string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 13 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Eb 13 Description

Welcome to our in-depth tutorial on the Eb 13 chord. This chord belongs to the family of Dominant Chords, and its rich, complex sound is a favorite among many musicians. Composed of the notes Eb, G, Bb, Db, F, Ab, and C, the Eb 13 chord is built through a series of specific intervals: 1, 3, 5, b7, 9, 11, and 13. These intervals correspond to the Root, Major Third, Perfect Fifth, Minor Seventh, Major Ninth, Perfect Eleventh, and Major Thirteenth, respectively.

Understanding these fretboard intervals is crucial to mastering the Eb 13 chord, and will also greatly enhance your overall guitar playing skills. If you're unfamiliar with these concepts, we recommend checking out our tutorial on building chords by stacking intervals.

In this tutorial, we will provide detailed chord diagrams and fretboard patterns to help you visualize and understand the tones that compose the Eb 13 chord. If you're interested in further expanding your chord vocabulary, don't miss our full tutorial on guitar chords of all types.

As a member of the Dominant (7) guitar chords family, the Eb 13 chord is often used in jazz chord progressions, but its versatility makes it suitable for a variety of musical genres. Whether you're a beginner or an intermediate player looking to explore more advanced chords, mastering the Eb 13 chord is a great way to enhance your musicality and broaden your understanding of guitar theory.

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