Finger Positions

Root Note G

Name G minor thirteenth over F#

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

Relative Minor Em

Notes F#, G, Bb, D, F, A, E

Aliases Gm13, G-13

How to play the Gm13/F# Chord

The Gm13/F# 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 G minor thirteenth over F# is built using the 1P, 3m, 5P, 7m, 9M, 13M intervals. In the key of G Major, this chord functions as the I chord.

Common Progressions

In music composition, the Gm13/F# chord is often used to create tension or resolution.

I-V-vi-IV

G → D → Em → C

vi-IV-I-V

Em → C → G → D

The Diatonic Family

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

Triads

G Am Bm C D Em F#dim

7ths

Gmaj7 Am7 Bm7 Cmaj7 D7 Em7 F#m7b5

Scale Compatibility

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Dorian Dorian #4 Bebop Minor Composite Blues Chromatic

* 5 scales found containing the notes F#, G, Bb, D, F, A, E.

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the Gm13/F# chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 66, 67, 70, 62, 65, 69, 64

Frequencies (Hz)

369.9944227116344, 391.99543598174927, 466.1637615180899, 293.6647679174076, 349.2282314330039, 440, 329.6275569128699