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Fmaj7(add13)/E guitar shapes

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F major 7th add 13 / E (3rd inversion) guitar chord diagram showing fretboard positions
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About the chord

F major 7th add 13 / E (3rd inversion)

Fmaj7(add13)/E is the F major 7th add 13 / E (3rd inversion) guitar chord with E in the bass. It uses the notes F, A, C, E, and D and the interval formula 1-3-5-7-13.

The F major 7th add 13 major 7th add 13 chord blends the major 7th with a 13th D, creating a lush, expansive sound. The major seventh E and 13th D produce a warm, jazzy color, perfect for sophisticated jazz and fusion compositions. With E in the bass, this voicing functions as the 3rd inversion of F major 7th add 13.

Also written as Fmaj7(add13), FM7add13/E, and FM7(add13)/E.

Root note: F
Bass note: E
Chord tones: 5
Playable shapes: 360

Chord tones

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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 1st fret of the 2nd string.
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 1st fret of the 1st string.
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 2nd fret of the 3rd string.
  4. 4 Strum from the 6th string down.

Shape 2

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  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 2nd string.
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 1st fret of the 1st string.
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 2nd fret of the 3rd string.
  4. 4 Place the 4th finger on the 3rd fret of the 5th string.
  5. 5 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.

F Unison (Root) 1

The root anchors the chord and defines its tonal center.

A Major Third 3

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

C Perfect Fifth 5

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

E Major Seventh 7

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

D Major Thirteenth 13

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

Quick answers

What notes are in Fmaj7(add13)/E?

Fmaj7(add13)/E uses the notes F, A, C, E, and D. Its interval formula is 1-3-5-7-13.

What is another name for Fmaj7(add13)/E?

Fmaj7(add13)/E is also written as Fmaj7(add13), FM7add13/E, and FM7(add13)/E.

How do you play Fmaj7(add13)/E on guitar?

Place the 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 2nd string. Place the 2nd finger on the 1st fret of the 1st string. Place the 3rd finger on the 2nd fret of the 3rd string. Strum from the 6th string down.

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