E Minor Thirteen (Em13) chords on guitar

E m13 guitar chord shapes

Welcome to our tutorial on the E m13 chord. This chord belongs to the Minor Chords family and is composed of the notes E, G, B, D, F#, A, and C#. The intervals that build this chord are 1, b3, 5, b7, 9, 11, and 13. These intervals are also known as the Root, Minor Third, Perfect Fifth, Minor Seventh, Major Ninth, Perfect Eleventh, and Major Thirteenth, respectively.

Understanding the notation of chords and the intervals on the fretboard is crucial for mastering this chord. If you're not familiar with these concepts, we recommend checking out our tutorials on these topics first.

The E m13 chord is a more complex structure, often found in jazz progressions. It's not a beginner's chord, but rather an intermediate-level chord that requires a good understanding of guitar music theory.

In this tutorial, we'll provide you with chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that will show you exactly how to play the E m13 chord. We'll also discuss how to use the interactive tool to analyze chord shapes on the fretboard, which can be very helpful when dealing with more complex chords like this one.

So, are you ready to dive into the world of advanced guitar chords? Grab your guitar and let's get started!

Notes of the E m13 chord:

EGBDF#AC#

Chord structure of the Minor Thirteen chord:

1
b2
2
b3
3
4
b5
5
#5
6
b7
7
8
b9
9
#9
11
#11
13

Em13 Guitar Chord Voicings

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Play This Chord With Other Roots

C m13 | D m13 | E m13 | F m13 | G m13 | A m13 | B m13 | C#m13 | D#m13 | F#m13 | G#m13 | A#m13 | Abm13 | Bbm13 | Dbm13 | Ebm13 | Gbm13

E m13 guitar chord: fretboard map of the intervals

You can create any fingering you like on any part of the fretboard, just play some of the chord tones shown in the map below. Some shapes will sound good, some less, let your ears decide!

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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
1
9
b3
11
5
13
b7
1
9
b3
11
5
13
b7
1
9
b3
11
5
b7
1
9
b3
11
5
13
b7
1
b3
11
5
13
b7
1
9
b3
11
5
13
b7
1
9
b3
11
5
13
b7
1
9
b3
11
5
13
b7
1
9
b3