B13b9 chord on ukulele
B Dominant Thirteenth Flat Nine. Notes: B, D#, F#, A, C and G#.
How to play B13b9
- 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 1st (A) string at fret 3 (C).
- Put your pinky finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 4 (G#).
- Strum all four strings.
Lowest note: AStrings played: 4 of 4Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play B13b9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 2 position
EasyBarre at fret 5
HardBarre at fret 8
HardBarre at fret 11
HardNotes and theory
Broot
D#3 · major third
F#5 · perfect fifth
Ab7 · minor seventh
Cb9 · flat ninth
G#13 · thirteenth
The 13b9 combines a thirteenth with a flat ninth, a dense jazz dominant chord. The formula is 1 3 5 b7 b9 13.
More B chords
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Questions
What notes are in the B13b9 chord?
B13b9 (B dominant thirteenth flat nine) is made of six notes: B (root), D# (major third), F# (perfect fifth), A (minor seventh), C (flat ninth) and G# (thirteenth).
How do you play B13b9 on ukulele?
The easiest B13b9 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 1st (A) string at fret 3 (C).
Is B13b9 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.