About the F♯13 chord
The dominant thirteenth adds the thirteenth, the same note as the sixth, to a seventh chord. On guitar the fifth and ninth are usually left out. It is a big, warm jazz and blues chord. The symbol for it is F♯13. (also written G♭13)
How to play F♯13
- Lay your index finger flat across the top 6 strings at fret 2, pressing just behind the fret.
- Put your middle finger on the G string at fret 3.
- Put your ring finger on the A string at fret 4.
- Put your little finger on the B string at fret 4.
- Strum all six strings.
1 index · 2 middle · 3 ring · 4 little
Chords in the key of F♯ major
These are the chords built on each note of the F♯ major scale, so they all sound good together with F♯13. The Roman numeral under each one is its position in the key.
Other F♯ chords
F♯13 chord questions
What notes are in a F♯13 chord?
F♯13 is made of F♯, A♯, C♯, E and D♯. In intervals that is 1, 3, 5, ♭7, 13 above the root, F♯.
What is the easiest way to play F♯13?
The first shape above is the most common one: 2 4 2 3 4 2 from the low E string to the high E, where x means don't play that string and 0 means play it open. Start there, and try the other shapes once it feels comfortable.
Is F♯13 a barre chord?
The main shape uses a barre, where one finger holds down several strings at once. Press just behind the fret and roll the finger slightly onto its side.