I-IV-V foundation
This is the core major-key movement behind blues, rock, country, and pop progressions.
Guitar chord companion
F Major 13 Chord
Learn the F Major 13 chord on guitar with chord tones, intervals, and interactive fretboard shapes.
1F3A7E9G13D
Playable F 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: 1 x 2 2 3 x
D shape, fret 3
Low to high strings: x x 3 7 5 5
C shape, fret 5
Low to high strings: x 8 5 7 5 5
A shape, fret 8
Low to high strings: x 8 12 x 10 12
G shape, fret 12
Low to high strings: 13 12 12 12 x 12
Full fretboard map
Every F Major 13 Chord chord tone across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
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Common progressions using F 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 | F |
| 3 | 3 | A |
| 7 | 7 | E |
| 9 | 2 | G |
| 13 | 6 | D |
Formula
R – 3 – 7 – 2 – 6