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Chord Shapes

There are 8 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Let the low E string play without pressing any fret
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 7 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 7 of the B string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 9 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Let the low E string play without pressing any fret
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 9 of the B and high E strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 11 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 12 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position uses open strings

Position 4

Fingers Positions

• Let the low E string play without pressing any fret
• Let the D string play without pressing any fret
• Let the high E string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the G 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 B string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 5

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 7 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 7 of the G and B strings at the same time
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 9 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 6

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the high E 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 B string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 6 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 6 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 7

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 7 of the G and B strings at the same time
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 9 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 8

Fingers Positions

• Let the low E string play without pressing any fret
• Mute the high E 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 B string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 6 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 6 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

E 13 Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the E 13 chord. This chord, which belongs to the Dominant Chords family, is a sophisticated and rich sounding chord that is often used in jazz and blues music. The E 13 chord is composed of the notes E, G#, B, D, F#, A, and C#, and is constructed using the intervals 1, 3, 5, b7, 9, 11, and 13.

The intervals that build this chord have their own unique names. The '1' is known as the Root, '3' is the Major Third, '5' is the Perfect Fifth, 'b7' is the Minor Seventh, '9' is the Major Ninth, '11' is the Perfect Eleventh, and '13' is the Major Thirteenth. Understanding these intervals is key to mastering the E 13 chord and other advanced chords. To learn more about intervals, check out our tutorial on fretboard intervals.

In this tutorial, we will provide you with chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that show the tones composing the E 13 chord. These visual aids will help you understand the structure of the chord and make it easier to learn. If you're not familiar with how to read these diagrams and patterns, our tutorial on chord notation can help.

As part of the Dominant Chords family, the E 13 chord is related to the 7th chord. If you want to delve deeper into this family of chords, our tutorial about dominant (7) guitar chords is a great resource. And if you're interested in learning how to build chords by stacking intervals, our music theory tutorial is the perfect place to start.

So, get your guitar ready and let's dive into the world of the E 13 chord!

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