E maj13 Guitar Chord (Emaj13)
E maj13 (Emaj13) is built from E, G#, B, D#, F#, C#, which is the 1P - 3M - 5P - 7M - 9M - 13M formula measured from the root E. This page shows 115 fingerings with fretboard diagrams.
Fingerings for Emaj13
Notes in Emaj13
- E1P
- G#3M
- B5P
- D#7M
- F#9M
- C#13M
How to play Emaj13
E maj13 Guitar Chord (Emaj13) 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.
Emaj13 FAQ
- What notes are in E maj13?
- E maj13 (Emaj13) contains E, G#, B, D#, F#, C#. In interval terms that is 1P - 3M - 5P - 7M - 9M - 13M above the root E.
- How do you play Emaj13 on guitar?
- The most common shape here is "Emaj13": A at fret 2, D at fret 1, G at fret 1.
- Is Emaj13 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.