D#13b5b9 chord on ukulele
D Sharp Dominant Thirteenth Flat Five Flat Nine, also written Eb13b5b9. Notes: D#, G, A, C#, E and C.
How to play D#13b5b9
- Put your index finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 1 (C#).
- Put your middle finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 2 (A).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 3 (C).
- Let the open E string ring.
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play D#13b5b9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 4 position
EasyFret 3 position
MediumFret 6 position
HardNotes and theory
The 13b5b9 is a heavily altered dominant thirteenth for jazz voice leading. The formula is 1 3 b5 b7 b9 13. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled D#, F##, A, C#, E and B#; F## is the same key as G and B# is the same key as C.
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Questions
What notes are in the D#13b5b9 chord?
D#13b5b9 (D sharp dominant thirteenth flat five flat nine) is made of six notes: D# (root), G (major third), A (diminished fifth), C# (minor seventh), E (flat ninth) and C (thirteenth).
How do you play D#13b5b9 on ukulele?
The easiest D#13b5b9 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 1 (C#). Put your middle finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 2 (A). Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 3 (C).
Is D#13b5b9 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 flat five flat nine chord sound like?
The 13b5b9 is a heavily altered dominant thirteenth for jazz voice leading.