Emaj13

E major thirteenth chord is a highly colorful and harmonically dense chord built from the notes E, G♯, B, D♯, F♯, A, and C♯. Expanding on the structure of the major seventh and ninth chords, this chord incorporates both the eleventh (A) and thirteenth (C♯), resulting in a full and resonant texture. The inclusion of the thirteenth adds brightness and a sense of resolution, while the interplay between the D♯, F♯, and A creates a sophisticated layering that enriches the harmony. Often found in jazz, soul, and contemporary classical music, the E major thirteenth chord provides a lush, expansive sound that can evoke both elegance and emotional depth, making it ideal for creating smooth, flowing progressions or climactic harmonic moments.

Name: E major thirteenth chord

Notes: E, G♯, B, D♯, F♯, A, C♯

Intervals: 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13

Chord symbol: E^maj13

Alternative symbols: E^Δ13, E^ma13, E^MA13, E^M13

Type: Heptad (seven-note chord)

E major thirteenth chord on the Staff

 

E major thirteenth chord on Piano

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E major thirteenth chord on Guitar

 

E major thirteenth chord on Ukulele