What is G13?
The G13 guitar chord is formed by the notes G – B – D – F – A – E and is played using the fingering 3x345x. It’s a jazz chord commonly used in G13-Cmaj9.
G13 Chord Diagram
Standard Position
6th (E) string: 3th fret
5th (A) string: Don't play
4th (D) string: 3th fret
3rd (G) string: 4th fret
2nd (B) string: 5th fret
1st (E) string: Don't play
How to Play G13
- Place fingertips close to the fret wire using the diagram 3x345x.
- Arch fingers so they don’t touch adjacent strings; keep thumb behind the neck.
- Pick each string to check for buzz or mute; adjust pressure and curl.
- Strum slow down-strums; add down–down–up–up–down–up when clean.
Pro Tip: Practice chord changes with a metronome at 70–90 BPM for one-minute rounds.
G13 Variations
G13sus4
3x346x
Suspended 4th version
G13#11
3x365x
Adds the sharp 11th
Popular Songs Using G13
Famous Examples:
- • Autumn Leaves
- • All of Me
More Hits:
- • Fly Me to the Moon
- • The Way You Look Tonight
Common Chord Progressions with G13
G13-Cmaj9
Classic dominant to major resolution
Am9-D9-G13-Cmaj9
Extended jazz ii-V-I progression
G13-C6/9-Am9-D9
A popular progression used in many songs
Practice Tips for G13
1. Advanced Jazz Harmony
The ultimate jazz chord for sophisticated players
2. Complex Fingering
Requires advanced technique and finger strength
Music Theory Behind G13
Notes in G13: G - B - D - F - A - E
Scale: G - A - B - C - D - E - F - G
Key Signature: One sharp (F#)
Relative Major: Em13
G13 is a dominant 13th chord containing the root, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, 11th, and 13th. It's the most complex common chord in jazz harmony.
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