Finger Positions

Root Note E

Name E major thirteenth over D

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

Relative Minor C#m

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

Aliases Emaj13, EMaj13, E^13

How to play the Emaj13/D Chord

The Emaj13/D is a fundamental major 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 major thirteenth over D 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 Emaj13/D 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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Major Bebop Lydian Bebop Major Ichikosucho Chromatic

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

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the Emaj13/D chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 62, 64, 68, 71, 63, 66, 61

Frequencies (Hz)

293.6647679174076, 329.6275569128699, 415.3046975799451, 493.8833012561241, 311.1269837220809, 369.9944227116344, 277.1826309768721