F# Dominant Thirteenth Guitar Arpeggio

F# Dominant Thirteenth Arpeggio — Notes and Intervals

Notes: F#, A#, C#, E, G#, D#

Intervals: 1P, 3M, 5P, 7m, 9M, 13M

Formula: 2W-WH-WH-2W-7

Number of notes: 6

Also known as: 13

The F# Dominant Thirteenth arpeggio contains 6 notes (F#, A#, C#, E, G#, D#). Use the interactive fretboard above to explore this arpeggio on Guitar with different tunings and fret ranges.

When to Use the F# Dominant Thirteenth Arpeggio

Play the F# Dominant Thirteenth arpeggio whenever a F# Dominant Thirteenth chord appears in a progression. Unlike scales (which include passing tones), arpeggios guarantee every note you play IS a chord tone, making your solo sound harmonically precise and intentional.

Arpeggio vs. Scale

The F# Dominant Thirteenth arpeggio uses 6 notes (F#, A#, C#, E, G#, D#) while the full scale uses 7. The arpeggio is a subset — think of it as the skeleton of the scale. Practice alternating between the arpeggio and the full scale to develop a melodic vocabulary that mixes chord tones with passing tones.

How to Play F# Dominant Thirteenth Arpeggio on Guitar

Root your F# Dominant Thirteenth arpeggio at fret 2 on the 6th (low E), or alternatively at 9th fret on the A string. With 6 notes, this extended arpeggio covers a wide range. Break it into smaller two- or three-string groups and connect them gradually. Tapping can also help cover the extra reach needed.

The F# Dominant Thirteenth arpeggio outlines a dominant seventh chord, creating the tension that wants to resolve. Use it over F#7, F#9, F#13 chords, especially in blues, funk, and jazz where dominant harmony drives the groove.

Practice Routine

Start by playing the F# Dominant Thirteenth arpeggio ascending and descending at 60 BPM, one note per beat, using a metronome. Once even and confident, play it in eighth notes, then triplets, keeping each note articulate. Spend at least 5 minutes daily on this before moving to musical application.

Guitar Tips

Try playing the F# Dominant Thirteenth arpeggio on guitar by superimposing it over the corresponding F# major barre chord shape. This visual connection between chord and arpeggio helps you find arpeggio tones instantly during improvisation.

Related Resources

Explore F# Dominant Thirteenth in Other Tunings

• F# Dominant Thirteenth in Drop D (E-B-G-D-A-D)
• F# Dominant Thirteenth in DADGAD (D-A-G-D-A-D)
• F# Dominant Thirteenth in Open G (D-B-G-D-G-D)
• F# Dominant Thirteenth in Baritone (B Standard) (B-F#-D-A-E-B)
• F# Dominant Thirteenth in 7-string (E-B-G-D-A-E-B)
• F# Dominant Thirteenth in 8-string (E-B-G-D-A-E-B-F#)
• F# Dominant Thirteenth in Drop C (D-A-F-C-G-C)
• F# Dominant Thirteenth in Drop B (C#-G#-E-B-F#-B)
• F# Dominant Thirteenth in Open D (D-A-F#-D-A-D)
• F# Dominant Thirteenth in Half Step Down (Eb-Bb-Gb-Db-Ab-Eb)
• F# Dominant Thirteenth in Open E (E-B-G#-E-B-E)
• F# Dominant Thirteenth in Open A (E-C#-A-E-A-E)
• F# Dominant Thirteenth in Double Drop D (D-B-G-D-A-D)
• F# Dominant Thirteenth in Open C (E-C-G-C-G-C)

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