A7#9b13 chord on ukulele
A Dominant Seventh Sharp Nine Flat Thirteen. Notes: A, C#, E, G, C and F.
How to play A7#9b13
- 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 3 (C).
- Let the open G string ring.
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play A7#9b13
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 3 position
EasyFret 6 position
MediumBarre at fret 3
MediumNotes and theory
The 7#9b13 is an altered dominant with a bluesy sharp ninth and a dark flat thirteenth. The formula is 1 3 5 b7 #9 b13, and you will also see it written as Ab13#9. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled A, C#, E, G, B# and F; B# is the same key as C.
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Questions
What notes are in the A7#9b13 chord?
A7#9b13 (A dominant seventh sharp nine flat thirteen) is made of six notes: A (root), C# (major third), E (perfect fifth), G (minor seventh), C (sharp ninth) and F (flat thirteenth).
How do you play A7#9b13 on ukulele?
The easiest A7#9b13 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 3 (C).
Is A7#9b13 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 sharp nine flat thirteen chord sound like?
The 7#9b13 is an altered dominant with a bluesy sharp ninth and a dark flat thirteenth.