How to Play a Thirteenth Chord on the Guitar

By Society & Culture & Entertainment Last updated Sunday, April/14/2024

1). Bar the eighth fret of the guitar with your forefinger. You form a bar by laying your finger over all 6 of the strings and applying pressure. The lowest note is C. This will be the root of the thirteenth chord.
2). Fret the tenth fret of the A string (fifth string) with your ring finger. This is the note G, the fifth scale degree of C major.
3). Place your middle finger on the ninth fret of the G string (third string). This is the note E, the third scale degree of C major.
4). Fret the tenth fret of the B string (second string) with your pinkie. This is the note A. This is the thirteenth scale degree of C major. This note gives the chord the special quality associated with thirteenth chords.
5). Strum the chord. Play all 6 strings to produce the thirteenth chord.

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