D#13 chord on ukulele
D Sharp Dominant Thirteenth, also written Eb13. Notes: D#, G, A#, C#, F and C.
How to play D#13
- Put your index finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 1 (C#).
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 1 (F).
- Put your pinky finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 3 (C).
- Let the open G string ring.
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play D#13
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 3 position
EasyFret 6 position
MediumBarre at fret 3
MediumNotes and theory
The thirteenth chord is the fullest dominant chord, used in jazz, funk and blues. Players usually drop the fifth and the eleventh. The formula is 1 3 5 b7 9 13. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled D#, F##, A#, C#, E# and B#; F## is the same key as G, E# is the same key as F and B# is the same key as C.
More D# chords
All D# ukulele chordsdominant thirteenth chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the D#13 chord?
D#13 (D sharp dominant thirteenth) is made of six notes: D# (root), G (major third), A# (perfect fifth), C# (minor seventh), F (ninth) and C (thirteenth).
How do you play D#13 on ukulele?
The easiest D#13 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 1 (C#). Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 1 (F). Put your pinky finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 3 (C).
Is D#13 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a dominant thirteenth chord sound like?
The thirteenth chord is the fullest dominant chord, used in jazz, funk and blues. Players usually drop the fifth and the eleventh.