Chord Information
Learn how to play Gmaj13 on piano
Notes in Chord
G
B
D
F#
A
E
Intervals
1
M3
P5
M7
M9
M13
Inversion
Notes (bottom to top): G4 - B4 - D5 - F#5 - A4 - E5
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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G
A
B
C
D
E
F
G#
A#
C#
D#
F#
How to Play Gmaj13 on Piano
- Place your thumb on G.
- Place your index finger on B.
- Place your middle finger on D.
- Place your ring finger on F#.
- Place your pinky finger on A.
- Place your on E.
- Press all keys simultaneously to hear the Gmaj13 chord.
Recommended fingering: 1-2-3-4-5-5 (right hand)
Gmaj13 Chord Inversions
The Gmaj13 chord can be played in different inversions:
Root Position
G - B - D - F# - A - E (bass note: G)
First Inversion
B - D - F# - A - E - G (bass note: B)
Second Inversion
D - F# - A - E - G - B (bass note: D)
Common Chord Progressions Using Gmaj13
I-IV-V Progression
Common chord progression
G→C→D
I-V-vi-IV Progression
Common chord progression
G→D→Em→C
Practice Tips for Gmaj13
- Start slowly and focus on pressing all keys simultaneously for a clean sound.
- Practice transitioning between Gmaj13 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.