I-IV-V foundation
This is the core major-key movement behind blues, rock, country, and pop progressions.
Guitar chord companion
C Major 13 Chord
Learn the C Major 13 chord on guitar with chord tones, intervals, and interactive fretboard shapes.
1C3E7B9D13A
Playable C Major 13 Chord voicings
Start with these chord-box shapes, then use the full fretboard below to see every chord tone.
C shape, open position
Low to high strings: x 3 0 2 0 0
A shape, fret 3
Low to high strings: x 3 7 x 5 7
G shape, fret 7
Low to high strings: 8 7 7 7 x 7
E shape, fret 8
Low to high strings: 8 x 9 9 10 x
D shape, fret 10
Low to high strings: x x 10 14 12 12
Full fretboard map
Every C Major 13 Chord chord tone across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
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Common progressions using C Major 13
Try these progressions to hear the chord in context instead of treating it as an isolated shape.
I-vi-IV-V loop
A familiar pop progression that balances a stable tonic with relative minor color.
Chord Tones
| Degree | Interval | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | R | C |
| 3 | 3 | E |
| 7 | 7 | B |
| 9 | 2 | D |
| 13 | 6 | A |
Formula
R – 3 – 7 – 2 – 6