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E major 7th add 13 guitar shapes

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About the chord

E major 7th add 13 guitar chord

EM7add13 is the E major 7th add 13 guitar chord. It uses the notes E, G♯, B, D♯, and C♯ and the interval formula 1-3-5-7-13.

The E major 7th add 13 major 7th add 13 chord blends the major 7th with a 13th C♯, creating a lush, expansive sound. The major seventh D♯ and 13th C♯ produce a warm, jazzy color, perfect for sophisticated jazz and fusion compositions.

Also written as Emaj7(add13) and EM7(add13).

Root note: E
Quality: major 7th add 13
Chord tones: 5
Playable shapes: 150

Chord tones

EG♯BD♯C♯

Common guitar voicings

These are quick-start shapes for players who want the answer first and the deeper theory second.

Shape 1

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  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 4th fret of the 1st string, 2nd string, 3rd string, and 5th string in barre position.
  2. 2 Place the 3rd finger on the 6th fret of the 4th string.
  3. 3 Strum from the 6th string down.

Shape 2

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  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 4th fret of the 1st string, 2nd string, and 5th string in barre position.
  2. 2 Place the 3rd finger on the 6th fret of the 4th string.
  3. 3 Place the 4th finger on the 6th fret of the 3rd string.
  4. 4 Strum from the 6th string down.

Notes & Intervals

Each note below shows how the chord is built from its root. This is the theory layer underneath the fretboard shapes.

E Unison (Root) 1

The root anchors the chord and defines its tonal center.

G♯ Major Third 3

This note defines the chord's major quality and brings brightness to the sound.

B Perfect Fifth 5

The fifth reinforces stability and gives the chord its strong harmonic frame.

D♯ Major Seventh 7

The major seventh adds a smooth, lush tension close to the root.

C♯ Major Thirteenth 13

The thirteenth adds richness and a polished extended-chord color.

Quick answers

What notes are in EM7add13?

EM7add13 uses the notes E, G♯, B, D♯, and C♯. Its interval formula is 1-3-5-7-13.

What is another name for EM7add13?

EM7add13 is also written as Emaj7(add13) and EM7(add13).

How do you play EM7add13 on guitar?

Place the 1st finger on the 4th fret of the 1st string, 2nd string, 3rd string, and 5th string in barre position. Place the 3rd finger on the 6th fret of the 4th string. Strum from the 6th string down.

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