Em13 Ukulele Chord
Em13 on ukulele is 0-2-0-4: put your index finger on the 2nd fret of the C string, your ring finger on the 4th fret of the A string and leave the g and E strings open. It is a two-finger shape, not hard but new at first.
- Notes: E, G, B, D, Gb, A and Db
- Frets: 0 2 0 4
- Tuning: g C E A
Em13 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Minor 13th
- Also known as
- E minor thirteenth
- Formula
- 1 b3 5 b7 9 11 13
- Intervals
- E (root), G (minor 3rd), B (perfect 5th), D (minor 7th), Gb (major 9th), A (perfect 11th), Db (major 13th)
- Notes
- E, G, B, D, Gb, A and Db
- Frets
- 0 2 0 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Em13 chord
Here is the Em13 chord step by step:
- Put your index finger on the 2nd fret of the C string.
- Put your ring finger on the 4th fret of the A string.
- Leave the g and E strings open.
- Strum all four strings.
Take it slowly the first few times and it will start to feel natural. New to these grids? Have a look at how to read a ukulele chord diagram.
Is there an easier way to play Em13?
Not really. 0-2-0-4 is already the simplest playable shape for Em13 on a ukulele; every alternative either needs more fingers or sits higher up the neck. If it still feels awkward, the tips above are the fix.
What notes are in the Em13 chord?
The Em13 chord is built from seven notes: E, G, B, D, Gb, A and Db (the root, minor 3rd, perfect 5th, minor 7th, major 9th, perfect 11th and major 13th). Minor sevenths are the smooth, mellow ones. They feel relaxed and a little jazzy, softer than a plain minor. New to these? Have a read about seventh chords.
Want to go further?
Once Em13 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try E7, Emaj7, Em and E. It works as a richer color alongside the basic chords you already know. When that feels good, work on switching between chords faster. When you are ready, try some easy ukulele songs.