A13 chord on ukulele
A Dominant Thirteenth. Notes: A, C#, E, G, B and F#.
How to play A13
- Put your index finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 1 (C#).
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 2 (F#).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 2 (B).
- Let the open G string ring.
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play A13
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 3 position
MediumFret 6 position
HardFret 9 position
HardNotes and theory
The thirteenth chord is the fullest dominant chord, used in jazz, funk and blues. Players usually drop the fifth and the eleventh. The formula is 1 3 5 b7 9 13.
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Questions
What notes are in the A13 chord?
A13 (A dominant thirteenth) is made of six notes: A (root), C# (major third), E (perfect fifth), G (minor seventh), B (ninth) and F# (thirteenth).
How do you play A13 on ukulele?
The easiest A13 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 1 (C#). Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 2 (F#). Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 2 (B).
Is A13 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a dominant thirteenth chord sound like?
The thirteenth chord is the fullest dominant chord, used in jazz, funk and blues. Players usually drop the fifth and the eleventh.