C maj13 Guitar Chord (Cmaj13)
C maj13 (Cmaj13) is built from C, E, G, B, D, A, which is the 1P - 3M - 5P - 7M - 9M - 13M formula measured from the root C. This page shows 99 fingerings with fretboard diagrams.
Fingerings for Cmaj13
Notes in Cmaj13
- C1P
- E3M
- G5P
- B7M
- D9M
- A13M
How to play Cmaj13
C maj13 Guitar Chord (Cmaj13) is warm, jazzy and slightly dreamy.
Beginner tip
The major seventh interval is the whole character of the chord; check that the top note rings clearly.
Practice idea
Try it as the ending chord of a progression instead of the plain major triad.
Cmaj13 FAQ
- What notes are in C maj13?
- C maj13 (Cmaj13) contains C, E, G, B, D, A. In interval terms that is 1P - 3M - 5P - 7M - 9M - 13M above the root C.
- How do you play Cmaj13 on guitar?
- The most common shape here is "Cmaj13": low E at fret 4, A at fret 3, G at fret 3.
- Is Cmaj13 hard for beginners?
- It sits in the major seventh family. The major seventh interval is the whole character of the chord; check that the top note rings clearly.