I-IV-V foundation
This is the core major-key movement behind blues, rock, country, and pop progressions.
Guitar chord companion
G Major 13 Chord
Learn the G Major 13 chord on guitar with chord tones, intervals, and interactive fretboard shapes.
1G3B7F#9A13E
Playable G Major 13 Chord voicings
Start with these chord-box shapes, then use the full fretboard below to see every chord tone.
G shape, fret 2
Low to high strings: 3 2 2 2 x 2
E shape, fret 3
Low to high strings: 3 x 4 4 5 x
D shape, fret 5
Low to high strings: x x 5 9 7 7
C shape, fret 7
Low to high strings: x 10 7 9 7 7
A shape, fret 10
Low to high strings: x 10 14 x 12 14
Full fretboard map
Every G Major 13 Chord chord tone across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
Frets 0–24. Select a position or tap a note to hear it.
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Common progressions using G 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 | G |
| 3 | 3 | B |
| 7 | 7 | F# |
| 9 | 2 | A |
| 13 | 6 | E |
Compatible Scales
Formula
R – 3 – 7 – 2 – 6