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 your fingers according to the diagram above. Each number represents which fret to press, and 'x' means don't play that string.
Pro Tip: Press firmly just behind the frets, not on top of them, for the clearest sound.
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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G13 is an advanced chord that will expand your musical vocabulary significantly!