F13#11 guitar chord (F Dominant 13th, Added Sharp 11th)

Symbols: 13#11, 13+11, 7(9,#11,13)

Steps: 1-3-5-b7-9-#11-13

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

The F 13#11 chord is a dominant 13th chord that also adds a sharp 11th interval, creating a highly complex and rich sound. Its notes F, A, C, Eb, G, B and D are often used in jazz to add sophisticated color and depth. Below, you'll find three variations how to play the "F 13#11" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

F13#11 guitar chord - variation 1
  • Apply a barre with your pinky across the 3rd fret, covering the 1st to the 2nd strings
  • With your ring finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 2nd fret
  • Apply a barre with your index finger across the 1st fret, covering the 4th to the 6th strings
  • Press the A (5th) string on the 2nd fret with your middle finger
  • Now, strum all the strings

Variation 2

F13#11 guitar chord - variation 2
  • Press down on the E (1st) string at the 10th fret using your pinky
  • Position your ring finger on the B (2nd) string at the 10th fret and press down
  • Barre the 8th fret with your index finger, extending over the 3rd to the 5th strings
  • With your middle finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 9th fret
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 3

F13#11 guitar chord - variation 3
  • Apply a barre with your pinky across the 15th fret, covering the 1st to the 2nd strings
  • With your ring finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 14th fret
  • Apply a barre with your index finger across the 13th fret, covering the 4th to the 6th strings
  • Press the A (5th) string on the 14th fret with your middle finger
  • Now, strum all the strings