V to I resolution
Use the dominant sound to pull strongly into a stable major tonic.
Guitar chord companion
G#13 Chord
Learn the G#13 chord on guitar with chord tones, intervals, and interactive fretboard shapes.
1G#3B#b7F#9A#13E#
Playable G#13 Chord voicings
Start with these chord-box shapes, then use the full fretboard below to see every chord tone.
G shape, open position
Low to high strings: 4 3 4 1 1 1
E shape, fret 4
Low to high strings: 4 6 4 5 6 4
D shape, fret 6
Low to high strings: x x 6 10 7 8
C shape, fret 10
Low to high strings: x 11 10 11 11 13
A shape, fret 11
Low to high strings: x 11 13 11 13 13
Full fretboard map
Every G#13 Chord chord tone across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
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Common progressions using G#13
Try these progressions to hear the chord in context instead of treating it as an isolated shape.
Minor-key dominant pull
The same dominant root can resolve into a minor tonic for a darker cadence.
Turnaround color
Place the dominant at the end of a turnaround so the next phrase has forward motion.
Chord Tones
| Degree | Interval | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | R | G# |
| 3 | 3 | B# |
| b7 | b7 | F# |
| 9 | 2 | A# |
| 13 | 6 | E# |
Compatible Scales
Formula
R – 3 – b7 – 2 – 6