C#/Dbmaj13 guitar chord (C#/Db Major 13th)

Symbols: maj13, M13, maj7(9,13),maj7(6/9)

Steps: 1-3-5-7-9-13

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

The C#/Db maj13 chord is a pinnacle of complexity and beauty, combining the major 7th with additional 9th and 13th extensions. Its notes C#, F, G#, C, D# and A# create a wide, open soundscape that brings a sense of resolution and sophistication. Below, you'll find four variations how to play the "C#/Db maj13" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

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

Variation 2

Barre the 6th fret with your pinky, extending over the 1st to the 2nd strings
With your middle finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 5th fret
Press the A (5th) string on the 4th fret with your index finger
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string, mute the 4th string

Variation 3

Place a barre using your index finger on the 8th fret from the 1st to the 5th strings
Press the B (2nd) string on the 9th fret with your ring finger
Place your middle finger on the low E (6th) string at the 9th fret and press down
To play the chord, strum all the strings

Variation 4

Apply a barre with your pinky across the 11th fret, covering the 1st to the 2nd strings
Apply a barre with your middle finger across the 10th fret, covering the 3rd to the 4th strings
Place your index finger on the low E (6th) string at the 9th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings, mute the 5th string

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