E13 guitar chord (E Dominant 13th)

Symbols: 13

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

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

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

Variation 1

Press the B (2nd) string on the 2nd fret with your middle finger
Place your index finger on the G (3rd) string at the 1st fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

Variation 2

Press the B (2nd) string on the 2nd fret with your middle finger
Place your index finger on the G (3rd) string at the 1st fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 3

Stretch out your pinky to the 9th fret of the E (1st) string and press down
Apply a barre with your ring finger across the 7th fret, covering the 2nd to the 3rd strings
Place your index finger on the D (4th) string at the 6th fret and press down
Press the A (5th) string on the 7th fret with your middle finger
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 4

Place a barre using your index finger on the 9th fret from the 1st to the 2nd strings
Position your middle finger on the G (3rd) string at the 11th fret and press down
Stretch out your pinky to the 12th fret of the D (4th) string and press down
Stretch out your ring finger to the 12th fret of the low E (6th) string and press down
Now, strum all the strings, mute the 5th string

Variation 5

With your pinky, press down on the B (2nd) string at the 14th fret
Press the G (3rd) string on the 13th fret with your ring finger
Place your middle finger on the D (4th) string at the 12th fret and press down
Use your index finger to press the low E (6th) string down on the 12th fret
Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

Variation 6

Barre the 12th fret with your index finger, extending over the 1st to the 4th strings
Position your ring finger on the B (2nd) string at the 14th fret and press down
With your middle finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 13th fret
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

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