Chord · 13ths
Emaj13 — E Major 13th
Emaj13 is the E major 13th chord. It is built on the root E with major 3rd (G♯), perfect 5th (B), major 7th (D♯), major 9th (F♯) and major 13th (C♯) above it — the formula 1 3 5 7 9 13, sounding the notes E G♯ B D♯ F♯ C♯. On the piano it sits at E (octave 4) and above in the library's voicing; the same 6 notes in any octave are still Emaj13.
- Root
- E
- Quality
- Major 13th
- Formula
- 1 3 5 7 9 13
- Notes
- E G♯ B D♯ F♯ C♯
On the keyboard
The notes of Emaj13
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | E | root | E4 |
| 3 | G♯ | major 3rd | G♯4 |
| 5 | B | perfect 5th | B4 |
| 7 | D♯ | major 7th | D♯5 |
| 9 | F♯ | major 9th | F♯5 |
| 13 | C♯ | major 13th | C♯6 |
Other 13ths on E
Major 13th chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.