E Dominant Seventh Flat Thirteen Added Guitar Chord (E7(b13)) | Easy Ways to Play It

Welcome to our tutorial on the E 7(b13) chord. This chord is a member of the Dominant Chords family, and is composed of the notes E, G#, B, D, and C. The intervals that make up this chord are 1, 3, 5, b7, and b13. These intervals correspond to the Root, Major Third, Perfect Fifth, Minor Seventh, and Minor Thirteenth, respectively.

The E 7(b13) chord is an intermediate level chord, often used in genres like jazz due to its complex and rich sound. If you're new to such complex chords, you might want to first check out our tutorial on intermediate level chords.

Understanding the theory behind chord construction is key to mastering the E 7(b13) chord. The tutorial on building chords by stacking intervals can be a great resource for this. It explains how to build chords using intervals, which are the distances between the notes in a chord.

For a more in-depth understanding of the dominant chord family to which E 7(b13) belongs, refer to our tutorial about dominant (7) guitar chords. This will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the structure and application of these chords.

Once you've mastered the E 7(b13) chord, you can start incorporating it into your playing. Our tutorial on jazz chord progressions can help you with this, as it often employs the use of dominant seventh chords like E 7(b13).

Lastly, if you're experimenting with chord shapes on the fretboard and want to identify a chord, our interactive tool for chord identification could be a handy resource.

With practice and understanding, the E 7(b13) chord can become a valuable addition to your guitar playing repertoire. Happy learning!