D13 guitar chord (D Dominant 13th)

Symbols: 13

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

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

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

Variation 1

Stretch out your pinky to the 7th fret of the E (1st) string and press down
Barre the 5th fret with your ring finger, extending over the 2nd to the 3rd strings
Press down on the D (4th) string at the 4th fret using your index finger
Use your middle finger to press the A (5th) string down on the 5th fret
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 2

Apply a barre with your index finger across the 7th fret, covering the 1st to the 2nd strings
Press the G (3rd) string on the 9th fret with your middle finger
Stretch out your pinky to the 10th fret of the D (4th) string and press down
Stretch out your ring finger to the 10th fret of the low E (6th) string and press down
Now, strum all the strings, mute the 5th string

Variation 3

Place your pinky on the B (2nd) string at the 12th fret and press down
Use your ring finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 11th fret
Press down on the D (4th) string at the 10th fret using your middle finger
Position your index finger on the low E (6th) string at the 10th 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 10th fret from the 1st to the 4th strings
Press the B (2nd) string on the 12th fret with your ring finger
Place your middle finger on the G (3rd) string at the 11th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

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