C13b9 chord on ukulele
C Dominant Thirteenth Flat Nine. Notes: C, E, G, Bb, Db and A.
How to play C13b9
- Put your index finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 1 (Db).
- Put your middle finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 1 (Bb).
- Put your ring finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 2 (A).
- Let the open E string ring.
- Strum all four strings.
Lowest note: AStrings played: 4 of 4Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play C13b9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyOpen position
EasyFret 3 position
EasyBarre at fret 6
HardNotes and theory
Croot
E3 · major third
G5 · perfect fifth
Bbb7 · minor seventh
Dbb9 · flat ninth
A13 · thirteenth
The 13b9 combines a thirteenth with a flat ninth, a dense jazz dominant chord. The formula is 1 3 5 b7 b9 13.
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Questions
What notes are in the C13b9 chord?
C13b9 (C dominant thirteenth flat nine) is made of six notes: C (root), E (major third), G (perfect fifth), Bb (minor seventh), Db (flat ninth) and A (thirteenth).
How do you play C13b9 on ukulele?
The easiest C13b9 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 1 (Db). Put your middle finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 1 (Bb). Put your ring finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 2 (A).
Is C13b9 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 flat nine chord sound like?
The 13b9 combines a thirteenth with a flat ninth, a dense jazz dominant chord.