Accessible Page: C#13 Guitar Chord | How to Play The C# Dominant Thirteen Chord

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Chord Shapes

There are 3 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 3 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 4 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 4 of the G and B strings at the same time
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 6 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the B and high E strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 8 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 9 of the low E string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 9 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 9 of the low E and D strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 10 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 11 of the B string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 11 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

C# 13 Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the C# 13 chord, a member of the Dominant Chords family. This chord is a rich, complex sound that can add a touch of sophistication to your guitar playing. The C# 13 chord is composed of the notes C#, E#, G#, B, D#, F#, and A#, which are built from the intervals 1 (Root), 3 (Major Third), 5 (Perfect Fifth), b7 (Minor Seventh), 9 (Major Ninth), 11 (Perfect Eleventh), and 13 (Major Thirteenth).

If you're not familiar with these terms, don't worry! We have a tutorial about fretboard intervals that can help you understand these concepts. You might also find our tutorial on how to denote chords based on their intervals useful.

In this tutorial, we will provide you with chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that show the tones composing the C# 13 chord. This will help you visualize and understand how the chord is constructed on the fretboard. If you're interested in learning more about how chords are built, our tutorial that teaches how to build chords by stacking intervals is a great resource.

As a part of the Dominant Chords family, the C# 13 chord is often used in jazz and blues music. If you're interested in these genres, you might want to check out our tutorial about jazz chord progressions and our tutorial about dominant (7) guitar chords.

Whether you're a beginner looking to expand your chord vocabulary or an advanced player wanting to delve into more complex chords, the C# 13 chord is a great addition to your repertoire. We hope you find this tutorial helpful and encourage you to explore our other guitar chord tutorials for further learning.

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