C#7#9b13 chord on ukulele
C Sharp Dominant Seventh Sharp Nine Flat Thirteen, also written Db7#9b13. Notes: C#, F, G#, B, E and A.
How to play C#7#9b13
- Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 1 (F).
- Put your middle finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 2 (A).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 2 (B).
- Put your pinky finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 4 (E).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play C#7#9b13
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 1 position
MediumFret 4 position
MediumFret 7 position
MediumBarre at fret 7
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 C#b13#9. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled C#, E#, G#, B, D## and A; E# is the same key as F and D## is the same key as E.
More C# chords
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Questions
What notes are in the C#7#9b13 chord?
C#7#9b13 (C sharp dominant seventh sharp nine flat thirteen) is made of six notes: C# (root), F (major third), G# (perfect fifth), B (minor seventh), E (sharp ninth) and A (flat thirteenth).
How do you play C#7#9b13 on ukulele?
The easiest C#7#9b13 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 4th (G) string at fret 2 (A). Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 2 (B).
Is C#7#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.