G maj13 Guitar Chord (Gmaj13)
G maj13 (Gmaj13) is built from G, B, D, F#, A, E, which is the 1P - 3M - 5P - 7M - 9M - 13M formula measured from the root G. This page shows 105 fingerings with fretboard diagrams.
Fingerings for Gmaj13
Notes in Gmaj13
- G1P
- B3M
- D5P
- F#7M
- A9M
- E13M
How to play Gmaj13
G maj13 Guitar Chord (Gmaj13) 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.
Gmaj13 FAQ
- What notes are in G maj13?
- G maj13 (Gmaj13) contains G, B, D, F#, A, E. In interval terms that is 1P - 3M - 5P - 7M - 9M - 13M above the root G.
- How do you play Gmaj13 on guitar?
- The most common shape here is "Gmaj13": low E at fret 3, A at fret 2, G at fret 2.
- Is Gmaj13 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.