Finger Positions

Root Note E

Name E minor thirteenth over C#

Intervals 1P-3m-5P-7m-9M-13M

Relative Minor C#m

Notes E, G, B, D, F#, C#

Aliases Em13, E-13

How to play the Em13/C# Chord

The Em13/C# is a fundamental dominant chord in guitar music. To play this chord correctly, ensure your fingers are placed precisely on the frets indicated in the diagram above.

Music Theory Analysis

From a theoretical perspective, the E minor thirteenth over C# is built using the 1P, 3m, 5P, 7m, 9M, 13M intervals. In the key of E Major, this chord functions as the I chord.

Common Progressions

In music composition, the Em13/C# chord is often used to create tension or resolution.

I-V-vi-IV

E → B → C#m → A

vi-IV-I-V

C#m → A → E → B

The Diatonic Family

Understanding the "family" of chords that belong to E helps with transposition and ear training.

Triads

E F#m G#m A B C#m D#dim

7ths

Emaj7 F#m7 G#m7 Amaj7 B7 C#m7 D#m7b5

Scale Compatibility

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Dorian Dorian #4 Bebop Minor Composite Blues Chromatic

* 5 scales found containing the notes E, G, B, D, F#, C#.

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the Em13/C# chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 64, 67, 71, 62, 66, 61

Frequencies (Hz)

329.6275569128699, 391.99543598174927, 493.8833012561241, 293.6647679174076, 369.9944227116344, 277.1826309768721