F#13 guitar chord
The F#13 chord (F# dominant 13th) is built from the notes F#, A#, C#, E, G# and D#, formula 1–3–5–b7–9–13.
- Notes
- F# A# C# E G# D#
- Type
- dominant 13th
- Level
- Barre chord
Barre · fret 1Shape 1 of 3
211120How to play F#13
The usual F#13 shape is a barre chord: your index finger presses fret 1 across several strings (211120). Barre chords take practice, so start by getting each string to ring clearly before worrying about speed.
Rich and bluesy, often used as a jazz or funk replacement for a 7th chord.
Other ways to play it
Questions
What notes are in the F#13 chord?
F#13 contains F#, A#, C#, E, G# and D#. Its formula is 1–3–5–b7–9–13.
Is F#13 hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is 211120.
What can I play instead of F#13?
F#7 is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when F#13 is too hard or too busy.