D7#9b13 chord on ukulele
D Dominant Seventh Sharp Nine Flat Thirteen. Notes: D, F#, A, C, F and Bb.
How to play D7#9b13
- Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 2 (F#).
- Put your middle finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 3 (Bb).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 3 (C).
- Put your pinky finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 5 (F).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play D7#9b13
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 2 position
MediumFret 5 position
MediumFret 8 position
HardBarre at fret 8
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 Db13#9. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled D, F#, A, C, E# and Bb; E# is the same key as F.
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Questions
What notes are in the D7#9b13 chord?
D7#9b13 (D dominant seventh sharp nine flat thirteen) is made of six notes: D (root), F# (major third), A (perfect fifth), C (minor seventh), F (sharp ninth) and Bb (flat thirteenth).
How do you play D7#9b13 on ukulele?
The easiest D7#9b13 is the "fret 2 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 2 (F#). Put your middle finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 3 (Bb). Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 3 (C).
Is D7#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.