A7b9b13 chord on ukulele
A Dominant Seventh Flat Nine Flat Thirteen. Notes: A, C#, E, G, Bb and F.
How to play A7b9b13
- Put your index finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 1 (C#).
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 1 (F).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 1 (Bb).
- Let the open G string ring.
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play A7b9b13
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 3
MediumBarre at fret 6
MediumFret 9 position
HardNotes and theory
The 7b9b13 is an altered dominant that resolves strongly to a minor chord. The formula is 1 3 5 b7 b9 b13, and you will also see it written as Ab13b9.
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Questions
What notes are in the A7b9b13 chord?
A7b9b13 (A dominant seventh flat nine flat thirteen) is made of six notes: A (root), C# (major third), E (perfect fifth), G (minor seventh), Bb (flat ninth) and F (flat thirteenth).
How do you play A7b9b13 on ukulele?
The easiest A7b9b13 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 1 (F). Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 1 (Bb).
Is A7b9b13 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a dominant seventh flat nine flat thirteen chord sound like?
The 7b9b13 is an altered dominant that resolves strongly to a minor chord.