Finger Positions

Fmaj13 diagram
Root Note F
Name F major thirteenth
Intervals 1P-3M-5P-7M-9M-13M
Relative Minor Dm
Notes F, A, C, E, G, D
Aliases Fmaj13, FMaj13, F^13

How to play the Fmaj13 Chord

The Fmaj13 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 F major thirteenth is built using the 1P, 3M, 5P, 7M, 9M, 13M intervals. In the key of F Major, this chord functions as the I chord.

Common Progressions

In music composition, the Fmaj13 chord is often used to create tension or resolution.

I-V-vi-IV

vi-IV-I-V

The Diatonic Family

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

Scale Compatibility

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Major Bebop Lydian Bebop Major Ichikosucho Chromatic

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

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the Fmaj13 chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 65, 69, 60, 64, 67, 62
Frequencies (Hz)

349.2282314330039, 440, 261.6255653005986, 329.6275569128699, 391.99543598174927, 293.6647679174076