Fm13 guitar chord (F Minor 13th)

Symbols: m13, min13, -13

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

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

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

Variation 1
Fm13 guitar chord - variation 1
  • Press down on the E (1st) string at the 3rd fret using your pinky
  • Position your ring finger on the B (2nd) string at the 3rd fret and press down
  • Barre the 1st fret with your index finger, extending over the 3rd to the 6th strings
  • With your middle finger, press down on the A (5th) string at the 3rd fret
  • To play the chord, strum all the strings

Variation 2
Fm13 guitar chord - variation 2
  • Use your pinky to press the E (1st) string down on the 10th fret
  • Position your middle finger on the B (2nd) string at the 9th fret and press down
  • Place a barre using your index finger on the 8th fret from the 3rd to the 5th strings
  • Press down on the D (4th) string at the 10th fret using your ring finger
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 3
Fm13 guitar chord - variation 3
  • Press down on the E (1st) string at the 15th fret using your pinky
  • Position your ring finger on the B (2nd) string at the 15th fret and press down
  • Barre the 13th fret with your index finger, extending over the 3rd to the 6th strings
  • With your middle finger, press down on the A (5th) string at the 15th fret
  • To play the chord, strum all the strings

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