C#maj13 chord on ukulele
C Sharp Major Thirteenth, also written Dbmaj13. Notes: C#, F, G#, C, D# and A#.
How to play C#maj13
- Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 1 (F).
- Put your middle finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 3 (A#).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 3 (D#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 3 (C).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play C#maj13
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 1 position
EasyBarre at fret 5
MediumBarre at fret 8
HardFret 10 position
HardNotes and theory
The major thirteenth is a major seventh extended to the thirteenth: a big, lush jazz chord. The formula is 1 3 5 7 9 13. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled C#, E#, G#, B#, D# and A#; E# is the same key as F and B# is the same key as C.
More C# chords
All C# ukulele chordsmajor thirteenth chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the C#maj13 chord?
C#maj13 (C sharp major thirteenth) is made of six notes: C# (root), F (major third), G# (perfect fifth), C (major seventh), D# (ninth) and A# (thirteenth).
How do you play C#maj13 on ukulele?
The easiest C#maj13 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 3 (A#). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 3 (D#).
Is C#maj13 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.
What does a major thirteenth chord sound like?
The major thirteenth is a major seventh extended to the thirteenth: a big, lush jazz chord.