Dmaj13 chord on ukulele
D Major Thirteenth. Notes: D, F#, A, C#, E and B.
How to play Dmaj13
- Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 2 (F#).
- Put your middle finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 4 (B).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 4 (E).
- Put your pinky finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 4 (C#).
- Strum all four strings.
Lowest note: BStrings played: 4 of 4Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play Dmaj13
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 2 position
EasyBarre at fret 6
MediumBarre at fret 9
HardFret 11 position
HardNotes and theory
Droot
F#3 · major third
A5 · perfect fifth
C#7 · major seventh
E9 · ninth
B13 · thirteenth
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.
More D chords
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major thirteenth chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the Dmaj13 chord?
Dmaj13 (D major thirteenth) is made of six notes: D (root), F# (major third), A (perfect fifth), C# (major seventh), E (ninth) and B (thirteenth).
How do you play Dmaj13 on ukulele?
The easiest Dmaj13 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 4 (B). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 4 (E).
Is Dmaj13 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.