G13 open chord (302001)
- Fingering
- 302001
- Fingers
- 3 – 2 – – 1
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Position
- open position
Notes in the G dominant 13th chord
The G13 chord is made of G · B · D · F · A · E. Its formula is 1–3–5–♭7–9–13.
| Note | Degree | Interval from G |
|---|---|---|
| G | 1 | root |
| B | 3 | major third |
| D | 5 | perfect fifth |
| F | ♭7 | minor seventh |
| A | 9 | ninth |
| E | 13 | thirteenth |
How to play the G13 guitar chord
- Put your first finger on the 1st fret of the high E string.
- Put your second finger on the 2nd fret of the D string.
- Put your third finger on the 3rd fret of the low E string.
- Let the A, G and B strings ring open.
- Strum all six strings.
That is the open-position shape, 302001. It is rated easy: 3 fingers, 6 strings.
Why your G13 chord buzzes or sounds muted
The open A and G strings sit next to a fretted string. Arch your fingers so only the fingertips touch, or those strings will sound dead.
G13 barre chord
G13 has 1 barre shape here: 353453 (barre at the 3rd fret).
A barre shape has no open strings, so it moves. Slide it up one fret and you are playing G#13 (Ab13).
G13 open chord
The open G13 chord is 302001. It uses the open A, G and B strings, which is why it rings longer than the shapes higher up the neck.
Keys with the G13 chord
G13 is the V chord in C major. In minor keys it is the VII chord in A minor.
Chords related to G13
G13 guitar chord questions
How do you play a G13 chord on guitar?
Play 302001, 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 3 - 2 - - 1.
What notes are in the G13 chord?
The G dominant 13th chord has 6 notes: G, B, D, F, A and E. Its formula is 1–3–5–♭7–9–13, counted from the G major scale.
What keys is the G13 chord in?
G13 is the V chord in C major. In minor keys it is the VII chord in A minor.
G13 chord diagram to print or save
Printable G13 chord PDF (one letter page, black on white) · G13 chord PNG (1200 px)
