Chord Information
Learn how to play Amaj13 on piano
Notes in Chord
A
C#
E
G#
B
F#
Intervals
1
M3
P5
M7
M9
M13
Inversion
Notes (bottom to top): A4 - C#5 - E5 - G#5 - B4 - F#5
Right Hand Fingering
Fingers: 1-2-3-4-5-5
1=thumb, 2=index
3=middle, 4=ring, 5=pinky
3=middle, 4=ring, 5=pinky
Interactive Piano
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A
B
C
D
E
F
G
A#
C#
D#
F#
G#
How to Play Amaj13 on Piano
- Place your thumb on A.
- Place your index finger on C#.
- Place your middle finger on E.
- Place your ring finger on G#.
- Place your pinky finger on B.
- Place your on F#.
- Press all keys simultaneously to hear the Amaj13 chord.
Recommended fingering: 1-2-3-4-5-5 (right hand)
Amaj13 Chord Inversions
The Amaj13 chord can be played in different inversions:
Root Position
A - C# - E - G# - B - F# (bass note: A)
First Inversion
C# - E - G# - B - F# - A (bass note: C#)
Second Inversion
E - G# - B - F# - A - C# (bass note: E)
Common Chord Progressions Using Amaj13
I-IV-V Progression
Common chord progression
A→D→E
I-V-vi-IV Progression
Common chord progression
A→E→F#m→D
Practice Tips for Amaj13
- Start slowly and focus on pressing all keys simultaneously for a clean sound.
- Practice transitioning between Amaj13 and other common chords to build muscle memory.
- Extended chords can be challenging - ensure each note rings clearly.
- Experiment with voicing variations by omitting the fifth or other notes for different textures.