E Minor 13th arpeggio

The minor 13th extends a minor 7th with the 13th (1–♭3–5–♭7–13). Smooth and sophisticated, it deepens minor harmony in jazz and soul.

NotesE · G · B · C♯ · D
Formula1 · ♭3 · 5 · 13 · ♭7

Every minor 13th chord tone across the neck. Solo with these and you spell the chord — that's the difference between running a scale and playing the changes.

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