C13 chord at the 2nd fret (x32355)
- Fingering
- x32355
- Fingers
- – 2 1 3 4 4
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Position
- 2nd fret
Notes in the C dominant 13th chord
The C13 chord is made of C · E · G · B♭ · D · A. Its formula is 1–3–5–♭7–9–13.
| Note | Degree | Interval from C |
|---|---|---|
| C | 1 | root |
| E | 3 | major third |
| G | 5 | perfect fifth |
| B♭ | ♭7 | minor seventh |
| D | 9 | ninth |
| A | 13 | thirteenth |
How to play the C13 guitar chord
- Lay your fourth finger flat across the 5th fret, from the B string to the high E string.
- Put your first finger on the 2nd fret of the D string.
- Put your second finger on the 3rd fret of the A string.
- Put your third finger on the 3rd fret of the G string.
- Strum from the A string down and leave the low E string out.
That is the 2nd fret shape, x32355. It is rated hard: 4 fingers, 5 strings, a 4-fret stretch.
Why your C13 chord buzzes or sounds muted
Low E string is not part of this C13 shape. Start your strum on the A string, or rest your thumb on the unused string to keep it quiet.
The shape spans 4 frets. Keep your thumb low behind the neck so your fingers can spread, and place the widest finger first.
C13 barre chord
C13 has 1 barre shape here: 8-10-8-9-10-8 (barre at the 8th fret).
A barre shape has no open strings, so it moves. Slide it up one fret and you are playing C#13 (Db13).
Keys with the C13 chord
C13 is the V chord in F major. In minor keys it is the VII chord in D minor.
Chords related to C13
C13 guitar chord questions
How do you play a C13 chord on guitar?
Play x32355, reading from the low E string to the high E string. An x means the string is not played and a 0 means it rings open. The fingers used are - 2 1 3 4 4.
What notes are in the C13 chord?
The C dominant 13th chord has 6 notes: C, E, G, Bb, D and A. Its formula is 1–3–5–♭7–9–13, counted from the C major scale.
What keys is the C13 chord in?
C13 is the V chord in F major. In minor keys it is the VII chord in D minor.
C13 chord diagram to print or save
Printable C13 chord PDF (one letter page, black on white) · C13 chord PNG (1200 px)
