D#7b9b13 chord on ukulele
D Sharp Dominant Seventh Flat Nine Flat Thirteen, also written Eb7b9b13. Notes: D#, G, A#, C#, E and B.
How to play D#7b9b13
- Put your index finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 1 (C#).
- Put your middle finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 2 (B).
- Let the open G and E strings ring.
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play D#7b9b13
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 3 position
EasyFret 6 position
MediumBarre at fret 9
HardNotes and theory
The 7b9b13 is an altered dominant that resolves strongly to a minor chord. The formula is 1 3 5 b7 b9 b13, and you will also see it written as D#b13b9. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled D#, F##, A#, C#, E and B; F## is the same key as G.
More D# chords
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Questions
What notes are in the D#7b9b13 chord?
D#7b9b13 (D sharp dominant seventh flat nine flat thirteen) is made of six notes: D# (root), G (major third), A# (perfect fifth), C# (minor seventh), E (flat ninth) and B (flat thirteenth).
How do you play D#7b9b13 on ukulele?
The easiest D#7b9b13 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 1 (C#). Put your middle finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 2 (B). Let the open G and E strings ring.
Is D#7b9b13 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 2 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a dominant seventh flat nine flat thirteen chord sound like?
The 7b9b13 is an altered dominant that resolves strongly to a minor chord.