E13
Extended · E root
E13
The fullest dominant extension. Contains almost every scale degree.
0 st4 st7 st10 st14 st17 st21 st
Notes in E13
ERoot
G#3rd
B5th
D7th
F#9th
A11th
C#13th
E is the most natural guitar key — open strings resonate. Dominant in blues, rock, and metal.
Identify the Chord Quality on E
Each chord below is played on E. Listen and identify whether you heard E13, Em, E7, or another quality — the hardest and most useful ear training skill.
13th in All 12 Keys
Other Chords in E
Related Extended
About the E13 Chord
The E13 chord is a 13th chord built on E. It contains the notes E, G#, B, D, F#, A, C# — the root, third, fifth, seventh, and extensions.
The fullest dominant extension. Contains almost every scale degree. Practising the E13 chord across different voicings and contexts builds the harmonic recognition that lets you identify it instantly in any musical setting — whether in a band mix, a recording, or a live performance.