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F♯ major 7th add 13 guitar shapes

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About the chord

F♯ major 7th add 13 guitar chord

F♯M7add13 is the F♯ major 7th add 13 guitar chord. 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.

Also written as F♯maj7(add13) and F♯M7(add13).

Root note: F♯
Quality: major 7th add 13
Chord tones: 5
Playable shapes: 20

Chord tones

F♯A♯C♯E♯D♯

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

Shape 2

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  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 9th fret of the 5th string.
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 10th fret of the 3rd string.
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 11th fret of the 4th string.
  4. 4 Place the 4th finger on the 11th fret of the 1st string and 2nd string in barre position.
  5. 5 Strum from the 5th 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 F♯M7add13?

F♯M7add13 uses the notes F♯, A♯, C♯, E♯, and D♯. Its interval formula is 1-3-5-7-13.

What is another name for F♯M7add13?

F♯M7add13 is also written as F♯maj7(add13) and F♯M7(add13).

How do you play F♯M7add13 on guitar?

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

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