G# Major Thirteenth Ukulele Arpeggio
Ukulele arpeggio — fretboard diagram
G# Major Thirteenth Arpeggio — Notes and Intervals
Notes: G#, C, D#, G, A#, F
Intervals: 1P, 3M, 5P, 7M, 9M, 13M
Formula: 2W-WH-2W-WH-7
Number of notes: 6
Also known as: maj13, Maj13, ^13
The G# Major Thirteenth arpeggio contains 6 notes (G#, C, D#, G, A#, F). Use the interactive fretboard diagram above to explore each arpeggio shape and pattern on Ukulele. Practice ascending and descending from the root note across all strings to learn the sound of this arpeggio.
When to Use the G# Major Thirteenth Arpeggio
Play the G# Major Thirteenth arpeggio whenever a G# Major 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 G# Major Thirteenth arpeggio uses 6 notes (G#, C, D#, G, A#, F) 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 G# Major Thirteenth Arpeggio on Ukulele
On ukulele, find G# around the open strings and play through the arpeggio tones (G#, C, D#, G, A#, F). You may need to move beyond a single chord shape to reach all 6 notes. Practice connecting the arpeggio tones smoothly across adjacent fret positions.
The G# Major Thirteenth arpeggio outlines a G# major chord and works perfectly over G#, G#maj7, G#6 harmonies. It is a foundational arpeggio for soloing over major-key progressions and emphasizes the bright, resolved character of the major triad.
Practice Routine — Exercises for Playing
Practice the G# Major Thirteenth arpeggio in different octaves, starting low and working up. Then try displacing the octaves — play the root low, the C an octave higher, and continue leaping. This trains your ear to hear the intervals (1P, 3M, 5P, 7M, 9M, 13M) in any register.
Ukulele Tips
On ukulele, integrate the G# Major Thirteenth arpeggio into your fingerpicking by plucking through the chord shape one note at a time. This transforms a static strum into a melodic, harp-like texture that showcases each interval clearly.
Related Resources
- Harmonize G# Major Thirteenth
- Browse Chord Progressions
- Interactive Circle of Fifths
- G# Major Thirteenth on Guitar
- G# Major Thirteenth on Bass