Dmaj13 Guitar Chord Chart | D Major Thirteen

D maj13 position 13 guitar chord diagram

Welcome to our tutorial on the D maj13 chord. This chord is a beautiful and complex member of the Major Chords family. It's composed of the notes D, F#, A, C#, E, G, and B. The D maj13 chord is built from a series of intervals: the 1 (Root), 3 (Major Third), 5 (Perfect Fifth), 7 (Major Seventh), 9 (Major Ninth), 11 (Perfect Eleventh), and 13 (Major Thirteenth).

Understanding the intervals that make up this chord is crucial to mastering its sound and structure. If you're new to the concept of intervals, we highly recommend checking out our tutorial about fretboard intervals.

The D maj13 chord, with its rich and harmonious sound, is often found in more advanced compositions. If you're ready to take your playing to the next level, you might find our tutorial about more advanced chords helpful.

This chord is a favorite in jazz music, often appearing in intricate jazz chord progressions. The D maj13 chord can add a touch of sophistication and complexity to your music, making it a wonderful addition to any guitarist's repertoire.

In this tutorial, we'll show you how to play the D maj13 chord with chord diagrams and fretboard patterns. These will highlight the tones that compose the chord, making it easier for you to understand and play. If you're interested in how chords are constructed, our tutorial on building chords by stacking intervals is a great resource.

We hope you enjoy learning about the D maj13 chord. With practice and understanding, you'll be able to incorporate this beautiful chord into your own music. Happy playing!

Notes that compose the D maj13 chord:

DF#AC#EGB

Chord formula for the Major Thirteen chord:

1
b2
2
b3
3
4
b5
5
#5
6
b7
7
8
b9
9
#9
11
#11
13

D Major Thirteen Guitar Chord Shapes

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If you have difficulties with bar chord shapes, check the Bar Chords Tips tutorial.

You can also use this accessible chords page with written diagrams instruction.

Position 1
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D maj13 position 13 guitar chord diagram

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Play This Chord With Other Roots

C maj13 | D maj13 | E maj13 | F maj13 | G maj13 | A maj13 | B maj13 | C#maj13 | D#maj13 | F#maj13 | G#maj13 | A#maj13 | Abmaj13 | Bbmaj13 | Dbmaj13 | Ebmaj13 | Gbmaj13

How to build the D maj13 chord on guitar

Pick some of the tones from the fretboard map below and play this chord in new ways.

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1
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3
4
5
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7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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15
9
3
11
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9
3
11
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13
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9
3
11
5
13
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9
3
11
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13
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1
9
11
5
13
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1
9
3
11
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13
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1
9
3
11
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13
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9
3
11
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