A#13b9 chord on ukulele
A Sharp Dominant Thirteenth Flat Nine, also written Bb13b9. Notes: A#, D, F, G#, B and G.
How to play A#13b9
- Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 1 (G#).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 2 (D).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 2 (B).
- Put your pinky finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 3 (G).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play A#13b9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 1 position
EasyBarre at fret 4
MediumBarre at fret 7
HardBarre at fret 10
HardNotes and theory
The 13b9 combines a thirteenth with a flat ninth, a dense jazz dominant chord. The formula is 1 3 5 b7 b9 13. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled A#, C##, E#, G#, B and F##; C## is the same key as D, E# is the same key as F and F## is the same key as G.
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Questions
What notes are in the A#13b9 chord?
A#13b9 (A sharp dominant thirteenth flat nine) is made of six notes: A# (root), D (major third), F (perfect fifth), G# (minor seventh), B (flat ninth) and G (thirteenth).
How do you play A#13b9 on ukulele?
The easiest A#13b9 is the "fret 1 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 1 (G#). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 2 (D). Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 2 (B).
Is A#13b9 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.
What does a dominant thirteenth flat nine chord sound like?
The 13b9 combines a thirteenth with a flat ninth, a dense jazz dominant chord.