Fmaj13 guitar chord (F Major 13th)

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

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

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

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

Variation 1

Barre the 3rd fret with your pinky, extending over the 1st to the 2nd strings
Barre the 2nd fret with your middle finger, extending over the 3rd to the 4th strings
Press down on the low E (6th) string at the 1st fret using your index finger
Now, strum all the strings, mute the 5th string

Variation 2

Apply a barre with your index finger across the 5th fret, covering the 1st to the 2nd strings
Use your ring finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 7th fret
Press down on the D (4th) string at the 7th fret using your middle finger
Stretch out your pinky to the 8th fret of the A (5th) string and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 3

Place a barre using your pinky on the 10th fret from the 1st to the 2nd strings
Place your middle finger on the G (3rd) string at the 9th fret and press down
Use your index finger to press the A (5th) string down on the 8th fret
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string, mute the 4th string

Variation 4

Apply a barre with your index finger across the 12th fret, covering the 1st to the 5th strings
Use your ring finger to press the B (2nd) string down on the 13th fret
Press down on the low E (6th) string at the 13th fret using your middle finger
To play the chord, strum all the strings

Variation 5

Barre the 15th fret with your pinky, extending over the 1st to the 2nd strings
Barre the 14th fret with your middle finger, extending over the 3rd to the 4th strings
Press down on the low E (6th) string at the 13th fret using your index finger
Now, strum all the strings, mute the 5th string

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