G# maj13 Guitar Chord (G#maj13)

G# maj13 (G#maj13) 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 1 fingering with fretboard diagrams.

Major 7th
Notes: G# · B# · D# · F## · A# · E#Intervals: 1P – 3M – 5P – 7M – 9M – 13M

Fingerings for G#maj13

G#maj13low E muted, D at fret 3, G at fret 3

Notes in G#maj13

  • G#1P
  • B#3M
  • D#5P
  • F##7M
  • A#9M
  • E#13M

How to play G#maj13

G# maj13 Guitar Chord (G#maj13) 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.

G#maj13 FAQ

What notes are in G# maj13?
G# maj13 (G#maj13) 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 G#maj13 on guitar?
The most common shape here is "G#maj13": low E muted, D at fret 3, G at fret 3.
Is G#maj13 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.