A13b9 chord on ukulele
A Dominant Thirteenth Flat Nine. Notes: A, C#, E, G, Bb and F#.
How to play A13b9
- Put your index finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 1 (C#).
- Put your middle finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 1 (Bb).
- Put your ring finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 2 (F#).
- Let the open G string ring.
- Strum all four strings.
Lowest note: GStrings played: 4 of 4Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play A13b9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 3
MediumBarre at fret 6
HardBarre at fret 9
HardNotes and theory
Aroot
C#3 · major third
E5 · perfect fifth
Gb7 · minor seventh
Bbb9 · flat ninth
F#13 · thirteenth
The 13b9 combines a thirteenth with a flat ninth, a dense jazz dominant chord. The formula is 1 3 5 b7 b9 13.
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Questions
What notes are in the A13b9 chord?
A13b9 (A dominant thirteenth flat nine) is made of six notes: A (root), C# (major third), E (perfect fifth), G (minor seventh), Bb (flat ninth) and F# (thirteenth).
How do you play A13b9 on ukulele?
The easiest A13b9 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 1 (C#). Put your middle finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 1 (Bb). Put your ring finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 2 (F#).
Is A13b9 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 flat nine chord sound like?
The 13b9 combines a thirteenth with a flat ninth, a dense jazz dominant chord.