A13 guitar chord (A Dominant 13th)

Symbols: 13

Steps: 1-3-5-b7-9-13

Notes: A-C#-E-G-B-F#

The A 13 chord further extends the dominant seventh with the addition of the 13th interval, offering a sophisticated and wide-ranging sound. With notes A, C#, E, G, B and F#, this chord is often used in jazz and swing to add richness to harmonies. Below, you'll find four variations how to play the "A 13" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

Barre the 2nd fret with your index finger, extending over the 1st to the 2nd strings
With your middle finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 4th fret
Stretch out your pinky to the 5th fret of the D (4th) string and press down
Stretch out your ring finger to the 5th fret of the low E (6th) string and press down
To play the chord, strum all the strings, mute the 5th string

Variation 2

Press the B (2nd) string on the 7th fret with your pinky
Place your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at the 6th fret and press down
Use your middle finger to press the D (4th) string down on the 5th fret
Press down on the low E (6th) string at the 5th fret using your index finger
Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

Variation 3

Apply a barre with your index finger across the 5th fret, covering the 1st to the 4th strings
With your ring finger, press down on the B (2nd) string at the 7th fret
Press the G (3rd) string on the 6th fret with your middle finger
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 4

Stretch out your pinky to the 14th fret of the E (1st) string and press down
Place a barre using your ring finger on the 12th fret from the 2nd to the 3rd strings
Use your index finger to press the D (4th) string down on the 11th fret
Place your middle finger on the A (5th) string at the 12th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

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