C#13b5b9 chord on ukulele
C Sharp Dominant Thirteenth Flat Five Flat Nine, also written Db13b5b9. Notes: C#, F, G, B, D and A#.
How to play C#13b5b9
- Put your index finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 2 (D).
- 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 2nd (E) string at fret 3 (G).
- Strum all four strings.
All 3 ways to play C#13b5b9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 2 position
EasyFret 1 position
MediumFret 4 position
MediumNotes and theory
The 13b5b9 is a heavily altered dominant thirteenth for jazz voice leading. The formula is 1 3 b5 b7 b9 13. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled C#, E#, G, B, D and A#; E# is the same key as F.
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Questions
What notes are in the C#13b5b9 chord?
C#13b5b9 (C sharp dominant thirteenth flat five flat nine) is made of six notes: C# (root), F (major third), G (diminished fifth), B (minor seventh), D (flat ninth) and A# (thirteenth).
How do you play C#13b5b9 on ukulele?
The easiest C#13b5b9 is the "fret 2 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 2 (D). 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#13b5b9 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.
What does a dominant thirteenth flat five flat nine chord sound like?
The 13b5b9 is a heavily altered dominant thirteenth for jazz voice leading.