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Emaj13 — major thirteenth

Notes in Emaj13: E – G# – B – D# – F# – C#Formula: 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

Emaj13, 0 4 4 4 4 4Emaj1311111EC#F#BD#G#
Guitar
Emaj13, 0 4 4 4 4 4Emaj1311111EC#F#BD#G#
Electric guitar
Emaj13, 1 1 2 2Emaj131123D#G#C#E
Cavaquinho
Emaj13, 1 3 0 4Emaj13123G#D#EC#
Ukulele

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

The shapes of Emaj13 don't end on this page — the whole neck holds dozens. 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

Emaj9E9Em9Em11E13Emaj9(#11)E11Emaj11Em13Em(maj9)

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