A#maj13 chord on ukulele
A Sharp Major Thirteenth, also written Bbmaj13. Notes: A#, D, F, A, C and G.
How to play A#maj13
- Lay your index finger flat across the 4th (G) to the 3rd (C) string at fret 2. This is the barre.
- Lay your middle finger flat across the 2nd (E) to the 1st (A) string at fret 3. This is the barre.
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play A#maj13
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Barre at fret 2
MediumBarre at fret 5
MediumFret 7 position
HardFret 10 position
HardNotes and theory
The major thirteenth is a major seventh extended to the thirteenth: a big, lush jazz chord. The formula is 1 3 5 7 9 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, G## is the same key as A, B# is the same key as C and F## is the same key as G.
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Questions
What notes are in the A#maj13 chord?
A#maj13 (A sharp major thirteenth) is made of six notes: A# (root), D (major third), F (perfect fifth), A (major seventh), C (ninth) and G (thirteenth).
How do you play A#maj13 on ukulele?
The easiest A#maj13 is the "barre at fret 2" shape. Lay your index finger flat across the 4th (G) to the 3rd (C) string at fret 2. This is the barre. Lay your middle finger flat across the 2nd (E) to the 1st (A) string at fret 3. This is the barre. Strum all four strings.
Is A#maj13 hard to play on ukulele?
A#maj13 has no open-string shape, so every version needs a barre or a stretch. The easiest one is rated medium.
What does a major thirteenth chord sound like?
The major thirteenth is a major seventh extended to the thirteenth: a big, lush jazz chord.