How to Play a G#maj13 Chord on Guitar – Easy G# Major Thirteen Guitar Chord

G# maj13 guitar chord shapes

Welcome to our tutorial on the G# maj13 chord. This complex chord belongs to the Major Chords family and its rich, full sound can add depth to your guitar playing. The G# maj13 is made up of the notes G#, B#, D#, F##, A#, C#, and E#, and is built using the intervals 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, and 13.

These intervals, also known as the root, major third, perfect fifth, major seventh, major ninth, perfect eleventh, and major thirteenth, can be better understood with our tutorial about fretboard intervals.

Learning the G# maj13 chord might seem challenging, but our step-by-step guidance, complete with chord diagrams and fretboard patterns, will make the process easier. If you're not familiar with how chords are built by stacking intervals, our guitar music theory tutorial will provide you with the necessary knowledge.

This tutorial is part of a larger series on advanced chords. If you're interested in exploring more complex chords, check out our tutorial on intermediate guitar chords.

Understanding the G# maj13 chord is also essential for those interested in jazz music, as it is frequently used in jazz chord progressions.

Remember, learning complex chords like the G# maj13 takes time and practice, but the payoff is worth it. So grab your guitar and let's dive into the world of major thirteenth chords!

Notes of the G# maj13 chord:

G#B#D#F##A#C#E#

Chord Structure:

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

G# Major Thirteen Guitar Chord Shapes

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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

Create your G# maj13 chord shapes

You can create any fingering you like on any part of the fretboard, just play some of the chord tones shown in the map below.

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