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Dmaj13 — major thirteenth

Notes in Dmaj13: D – F# – A – C# – E – BFormula: 1 – 3 – 5 – 7 – 9 – 13

In the formula, the numbers count steps of the major scale starting from the note that names the chord; "b" lowers a half step, "#" raises one — and a slash names the bass note.

The tallest major extension: major seventh, ninth and thirteenth over the triad. It sounds full and settled, with a wide shine on top.

The same chord on all four instruments

Dmaj13, x 5 4 6 0 0Dmaj134213×DF#C#BE
Guitar
Dmaj13, x 5 4 6 0 0Dmaj134213×DF#C#BE
Electric guitar
Dmaj13, 4 6 0 0Dmaj13412F#C#BD
Cavaquinho
Dmaj13, 4 2 2 4Dmaj132113BDF#C#
Ukulele

Where to use it: The last chord of ballads, jazz and MPB — an ending that rests without sounding plain.

This is just one shape of Dmaj13. In Chord & Fret, you hear every shape strummed string by string, in each instrument's own voice; open every variation on the neck, grouped by bass note; and change the tuning — the shape rewrites itself. Start free. Unlock everything with Pro. Plays offline.

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Part of the Extended family.

Other chords in this family

Dmaj9D9Dm9Dm11D13Dmaj9(#11)D11Dmaj11Dm13Dm(maj9)

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