B7#9b13 chord on ukulele
B Dominant Seventh Sharp Nine Flat Thirteen. Notes: B, D#, F#, A, D and G.
How to play B7#9b13
- Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 5 (A).
- Put your middle finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 6 (D#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 7 (D).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 7 (G).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play B7#9b13
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 5 position
MediumFret 2 position
MediumFret 8 position
HardBarre at fret 5
HardNotes 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 Bb13#9. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled B, D#, F#, A, C## and G; C## is the same key as D.
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Questions
What notes are in the B7#9b13 chord?
B7#9b13 (B dominant seventh sharp nine flat thirteen) is made of six notes: B (root), D# (major third), F# (perfect fifth), A (minor seventh), D (sharp ninth) and G (flat thirteenth).
How do you play B7#9b13 on ukulele?
The easiest B7#9b13 is the "fret 5 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 5 (A). Put your middle finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 6 (D#). Put your pinky finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 7 (D).
Is B7#9b13 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated medium and uses 4 fretted notes.
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.