Accessible Page: F Major Thirteen (Fmaj13) chords on guitar
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Chord Shapes
There are 2 positions for this chord:
Position 1
Fingers Positions
- Mute the A string
- Mute the high E string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 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 2 of the G string
- Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 3 of the B string
Position Characteristics
- This position is movable
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Position 2
Fingers Positions
- Mute the low E string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 8 of the A and B strings at the same time
- Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 9 of the G string
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 10 of the D string
- Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 10 of the high E string
Position Characteristics
- This position requires barre
- This position is movable
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F maj13 Description
Welcome to our tutorial on the F maj13 chord. This chord is a member of the Major Chords family and is composed of the notes F, A, C, E, G, Bb, and D. The intervals that construct this chord are 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, and 13, also known as the Root, Major Third, Perfect Fifth, Major Seventh, Major Ninth, Perfect Eleventh, and Major Thirteenth respectively.
Understanding the fretboard intervals is crucial in learning how to play this chord. You can visit our fretboard intervals tutorial to gain a deeper understanding of this topic. This will significantly aid in your comprehension of how chords like the F maj13 are built.
The F maj13 chord, like all other chords, is built by stacking intervals. Our tutorial on how to build chords by stacking intervals can provide a more in-depth explanation on this subject.
Playing the F maj13 chord involves utilizing more advanced chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that show the tones composing the chord. If you're interested in learning more about these advanced chords, check out our intermediate guitar chord tutorial.
Lastly, the F maj13 chord is often used in jazz chord progressions. If you're interested in exploring this genre further, our jazz chord progression tutorial is a great resource.
By the end of this tutorial, you should be able to play the F maj13 chord with ease and understand its place within the broader context of guitar music theory. Happy learning!
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