B13 chord on ukulele
B Dominant Thirteenth. Notes: B, D#, F#, A, C# and G#.
How to play B13
- Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 2 (A).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 3 (D#).
- Put your ring finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 4 (G#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 4 (C#).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play B13
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 2 position
EasyFret 5 position
MediumFret 8 position
HardFret 11 position
HardNotes and theory
The thirteenth chord is the fullest dominant chord, used in jazz, funk and blues. Players usually drop the fifth and the eleventh. The formula is 1 3 5 b7 9 13.
More B chords
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Questions
What notes are in the B13 chord?
B13 (B dominant thirteenth) is made of six notes: B (root), D# (major third), F# (perfect fifth), A (minor seventh), C# (ninth) and G# (thirteenth).
How do you play B13 on ukulele?
The easiest B13 is the "fret 2 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 2 (A). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 3 (D#). Put your ring finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 4 (G#).
Is B13 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.
What does a dominant thirteenth chord sound like?
The thirteenth chord is the fullest dominant chord, used in jazz, funk and blues. Players usually drop the fifth and the eleventh.