E Minor 13 Chord

What is the E Minor 13 Chord?

Here's a fretboard view of the E Minor 13 chord so you can see where each chord tone lives across the neck.

Notes and Arpeggios

Minor 13th chords extend the minor 7th with a 13th, creating a deep, complex minor voicing used in advanced jazz and fusion. They have a rich, brooding quality that sits well in modal contexts. The chord tones are: E, G, D, F#, C#. It's built from degrees 1, b3, b7, 9, and 13.

How to Use It

Extended voicings are a staple of jazz, neo-soul, and modern pop harmony. On guitar, start with the chord-box voicings, then find at least two different string sets where the same chord tones appear.

Arpeggiate the chord slowly (one note at a time) so your ear learns the sound of each degree. Use the highlights to spot where the same tone repeats across strings.