Chord Guide
How to Play the C maj13 Chord
Learn exactly how to play the Cmaj13 chord on guitar with our interactive diagrams, finger positions, and theory breakdown.
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Chord Variations
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1fr
Cmaj13 – 1st fret
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3fr
Cmaj13 – 3rd fret
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7fr
Cmaj13 – 7th fret
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Cmaj13 – 8th fret
Theory & Context
The Cmaj13 chord is a common guitar chord that creates a unique sound. It is built using the notes C, E, G, B, D, A, which correspond to the 1P, 3M, 5P, 7M, 9M, 13M intervals of its root scale. Understanding how to play this chord is essential for many popular songs across various genres.