D#13b9 chord on ukulele
D Sharp Dominant Thirteenth Flat Nine, also written Eb13b9. Notes: D#, G, A#, C#, E and C.
How to play D#13b9
- Put your index finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 1 (C#).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 3 (C).
- Let the open G and E strings ring.
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play D#13b9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 3 position
EasyBarre at fret 3
MediumBarre at fret 9
HardNotes and theory
The 13b9 combines a thirteenth with a flat ninth, a dense jazz dominant chord. The formula is 1 3 5 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#13b9 chord?
D#13b9 (D sharp dominant thirteenth flat nine) is made of six notes: D# (root), G (major third), A# (perfect fifth), C# (minor seventh), E (flat ninth) and C (thirteenth).
How do you play D#13b9 on ukulele?
The easiest D#13b9 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 1 (C#). Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 3 (C). Let the open G and E strings ring.
Is D#13b9 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 2 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a dominant thirteenth flat nine chord sound like?
The 13b9 combines a thirteenth with a flat ninth, a dense jazz dominant chord.