Cm13 guitar chord (C Minor 13th)

Symbols: m13, min13, -13

Steps: 1-b3-5-b7-9-11-13

Notes: C-Eb-G-Bb-D-F-A

The C m13 chord builds on the minor 11th by adding the 13th interval for a fully extended minor sound. With notes C, Eb, G, Bb, D, F and A, it brings a sophisticated and expansive flavor to jazz or soulful ballads. Below, you'll find two variations how to play the "C m13" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1
Cm13 guitar chord - variation 1
  • Place your pinky on the E (1st) string at the 5th fret and press down
  • Press down on the B (2nd) string at the 4th fret using your middle finger
  • Apply a barre with your index finger across the 3rd fret, covering the 3rd to the 5th strings
  • Use your ring finger to press the D (4th) string down on the 5th fret
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 2
Cm13 guitar chord - variation 2
  • Use your pinky to press the E (1st) string down on the 10th fret
  • Press down on the B (2nd) string at the 10th fret using your ring finger
  • Place a barre using your index finger on the 8th fret from the 3rd to the 6th strings
  • Position your middle finger on the A (5th) string at the 10th fret and press down
  • Now, strum all the strings

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