G#/Ab13 guitar chord (G#/Ab Dominant 13th)

Symbols: 13

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

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

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

Variation 1

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

Variation 2

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

Variation 3

Place a barre using your index finger on the 4th fret from the 1st to the 4th strings
Press the B (2nd) string on the 6th fret with your ring finger
Place your middle finger on the G (3rd) string at the 5th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 4

Stretch out your pinky to the 13th fret of the E (1st) string and press down
Barre the 11th fret with your ring finger, extending over the 2nd to the 3rd strings
Press down on the D (4th) string at the 10th fret using your index finger
Use your middle finger to press the A (5th) string down on the 11th fret
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

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