F#/Gbmaj13 guitar chord (F#/Gb Major 13th)

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

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

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

The F#/Gb maj13 chord is a pinnacle of complexity and beauty, combining the major 7th with additional 9th and 13th extensions. Its notes F#, A#, C#, F, 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#/Gb maj13" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

F#/Gbmaj13 guitar chord - variation 1
  • Barre the 1st fret with your index finger, extending over the 1st to the 5th strings
  • Place your ring finger on the B (2nd) string at the 2nd fret and press down
  • Use your middle finger to press the low E (6th) string down on the 2nd fret
  • Now, strum all the strings

Variation 2

F#/Gbmaj13 guitar chord - variation 2
  • Place a barre using your pinky on the 4th fret from the 1st to the 2nd strings
  • Place a barre using your middle finger on the 3rd fret from the 3rd to the 4th strings
  • Use your index finger to press the low E (6th) string down on the 2nd fret
  • To play the chord, strum all the strings, mute the 5th string

Variation 3

F#/Gbmaj13 guitar chord - variation 3
  • Barre the 6th fret with your index finger, extending over the 1st to the 2nd strings
  • Place your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at the 8th fret and press down
  • Use your middle finger to press the D (4th) string down on the 8th fret
  • Stretch out your pinky to the 9th fret of the A (5th) string and press down
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 4

F#/Gbmaj13 guitar chord - variation 4
  • Apply a barre with your pinky across the 11th fret, covering the 1st to the 2nd strings
  • Press the G (3rd) string on the 10th fret with your middle finger
  • Place your index finger on the A (5th) string at the 9th fret and press down
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string, mute the 4th string

Variation 5

F#/Gbmaj13 guitar chord - variation 5
  • Barre the 13th fret with your index finger, extending over the 1st to the 5th strings
  • Place your ring finger on the B (2nd) string at the 14th fret and press down
  • Use your middle finger to press the low E (6th) string down on the 14th fret
  • Now, strum all the strings