F#/Gb13 guitar chord (F#/Gb Dominant 13th)

Symbols: 13

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

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

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

Variation 1

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

Variation 2

Apply a barre with your index finger across the 2nd fret, covering the 1st to the 4th strings
Use your ring finger to press the B (2nd) string down on the 4th fret
Press down on the G (3rd) string at the 3rd fret using your middle finger
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 3

Stretch out your pinky to the 11th fret of the E (1st) string and press down
Place a barre using your ring finger on the 9th fret from the 2nd to the 3rd strings
With your index finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 8th fret
Position your middle finger on the A (5th) string at the 9th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 4

Barre the 11th fret with your index finger, extending over the 1st to the 2nd strings
Use your middle finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 13th fret
Stretch out your pinky to the 14th fret of the D (4th) string and press down
Stretch out your ring finger to the 14th fret of the low E (6th) string and press down
Now, strum all the strings, mute the 5th string

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