E13 chord
E13 chord for guitar with diagrams, fingerings and notes.
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E13 is usually played as one of two movable shapes depending on the most suitable position on the fretboard, or played in open positions.
Chord structure
E13 is usually played as one of two movable shapes depending on the most fitting position on the fretboard. The chord consists of seven notes but is played with one or more notes omitted. The notes represent the root, major third, perfect fifth, minor seventh, major ninth, perfect eleventh and major thirteen intervals.
Chord name
E13 is an abbreviation for E dominant thirteen. A less common abbreviation is Edom13.
Notes
The notes that the E13 chord consists of are E, G#, B, D, F#, A and C#.
Chord progressions
Examples of progressions featuring E13.
| Progression 1: E13 functions as a V chord | ||
|---|---|---|
Bm9
|
E13
|
Amaj7
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| Progression 2: E13 functions as a V chord | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Amaj9 |
F#m9 |
Bm9 |
E13 |
Inversions
1st inversion: E13/G# (means that G# is the bass note).
2nd inversion: E13/B (means that B is the bass note).
3rd inversion: E13/D (means that D is the bass note).
4th inversion: E13/F# (means that F# is the bass note).
5th inversion: E13/A (means that A is the bass note).
6th inversion: E13/C# (means that C# is the bass note).
Omissions
E13(no3) is an E 13th with no third (G#).
E13(no5) is an E 13th with no fifth (B).
E13(no9) is an E 13th with no ninth (F#).