C#13 chord on ukulele
C Sharp Dominant Thirteenth, also written Db13. Notes: C#, F, G#, B, D# and A#.
How to play C#13
- Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 1 (F).
- Put your middle finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 2 (B).
- Put your ring finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 3 (A#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 3 (D#).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play C#13
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 1 position
EasyFret 4 position
EasyBarre at fret 1
MediumFret 7 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. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled C#, E#, G#, B, D# and A#; E# is the same key as F.
More C# chords
All C# ukulele chordsdominant thirteenth chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the C#13 chord?
C#13 (C sharp dominant thirteenth) is made of six notes: C# (root), F (major third), G# (perfect fifth), B (minor seventh), D# (ninth) and A# (thirteenth).
How do you play C#13 on ukulele?
The easiest C#13 is the "fret 1 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 1 (F). Put your middle finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 2 (B). Put your ring finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 3 (A#).
Is C#13 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.