C13 chord on ukulele
C Dominant Thirteenth. Notes: C, E, G, Bb, D and A.
How to play C13
- Put your index finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 1 (Bb).
- Put your middle finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 2 (A).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 2 (D).
- Let the open E string ring.
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play C13
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyOpen position
EasyFret 3 position
EasyFret 6 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 C chords
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Questions
What notes are in the C13 chord?
C13 (C dominant thirteenth) is made of six notes: C (root), E (major third), G (perfect fifth), Bb (minor seventh), D (ninth) and A (thirteenth).
How do you play C13 on ukulele?
The easiest C13 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 1 (Bb). Put your middle finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 2 (A). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 2 (D).
Is C13 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes plus open strings.
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.