B13 guitar chord (B Dominant 13th)

Symbols: 13

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

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

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

Variation 1

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

Variation 2

Apply a barre with your index finger across the 4th fret, covering the 1st to the 2nd strings
Press down on the G (3rd) string at the 6th fret using your middle finger
Stretch out your pinky to the 7th fret of the D (4th) string and press down
Stretch out your ring finger to the 7th fret of the low E (6th) string and press down
To play the chord, strum all the strings, mute the 5th string

Variation 3

Position your pinky on the B (2nd) string at the 9th fret and press down
With your ring finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 8th fret
Press the D (4th) string on the 7th fret with your middle finger
Place your index finger on the low E (6th) string at the 7th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

Variation 4

Place a barre using your index finger on the 7th fret from the 1st to the 4th strings
Press down on the B (2nd) string at the 9th fret using your ring finger
Position your middle finger on the G (3rd) string at the 8th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

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