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Chord Shapes

There are 6 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 8 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 9 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 9 of the G and B strings at the same time
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 11 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 5

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 7 of the A string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 7 of the B string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 8 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 8 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 6

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 8 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 9 of the G and B strings at the same time
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 11 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

F# 13 Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the F# 13 chord, a rich and complex chord that belongs to the Dominant Chords family. This chord is composed of the notes F#, A#, C#, E, G#, B, and D# and is built from a series of music intervals including the Root, Major Third, Perfect Fifth, Minor Seventh, Major Ninth, Perfect Eleventh, and Major Thirteenth.

The F# 13 chord is a great chord to add to your repertoire, especially if you're interested in playing music genres that frequently use complex chord structures like jazz. It's also a great chord to understand if you're aiming to deepen your knowledge of guitar music theory and fretboard intervals.

Building this chord involves stacking intervals, starting from the root note, F#. The complete names of the music intervals used are: Root, Major Third, Perfect Fifth, Minor Seventh, Major Ninth, Perfect Eleventh, and Major Thirteenth. If you're not familiar with these terms, you might want to check out our tutorial on how to denote chords depending on the intervals that compose them.

In this tutorial, we will be teaching you how to play the F# 13 chord using chord diagrams and fretboard patterns. These will show the tones composing the chord and help you visualize the placement of your fingers on the fretboard. This tutorial is more advanced than beginner level, so if you're looking for a challenge or want to expand your chord knowledge, you're in the right place.

By the end of this tutorial, you'll have a solid understanding of the F# 13 chord and be able to incorporate it into your playing. So, let's dive in and start learning about this fascinating chord!

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