I-IV-V foundation
This is the core major-key movement behind blues, rock, country, and pop progressions.
Guitar chord companion
E Major 13 Chord
Learn the E Major 13 chord on guitar with chord tones, intervals, and interactive fretboard shapes.
1E3G#7D#9F#13C#
Playable E Major 13 Chord voicings
Start with these chord-box shapes, then use the full fretboard below to see every chord tone.
E shape, open position
Low to high strings: 0 x 1 1 2 2
D shape, fret 2
Low to high strings: x x 2 6 4 4
C shape, fret 4
Low to high strings: x 7 4 6 4 4
A shape, fret 7
Low to high strings: x 7 11 x 9 11
G shape, fret 11
Low to high strings: 12 11 11 11 x 11
Full fretboard map
Every E Major 13 Chord chord tone across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
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Common progressions using E 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 | E |
| 3 | 3 | G# |
| 7 | 7 | D# |
| 9 | 2 | F# |
| 13 | 6 | C# |
Formula
R – 3 – 7 – 2 – 6