C#/Dbm13 guitar chord (C#/Db Minor 13th)

Symbols: m13, min13, -13

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

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

The C#/Db m13 chord builds on the minor 11th by adding the 13th interval for a fully extended minor sound. With notes C#, E, G#, B, 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#/Db m13" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

C#/Dbm13 guitar chord - variation 1
  • Press the E (1st) string on the 6th fret with your pinky
  • Use your middle finger to press the B (2nd) string down on the 5th fret
  • Barre the 4th fret with your index finger, extending over the 3rd to the 5th strings
  • Place your ring finger on the D (4th) string at the 6th fret and press down
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 2

C#/Dbm13 guitar chord - variation 2
  • Place your pinky on the E (1st) string at the 11th fret and press down
  • Use your ring finger to press the B (2nd) string down on the 11th fret
  • Apply a barre with your index finger across the 9th fret, covering the 3rd to the 6th strings
  • Press down on the A (5th) string at the 11th fret using your middle finger
  • To play the chord, strum all the strings