E13 chord on ukulele
E Dominant Thirteenth. Notes: E, G#, B, D, F# and C#.
How to play E13
- Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 4 (G#).
- Put your middle finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 5 (D).
- Put your ring finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 6 (C#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 6 (F#).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play E13
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 4 position
EasyFret 1 position
MediumFret 7 position
MediumBarre at fret 4
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.
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Questions
What notes are in the E13 chord?
E13 (E dominant thirteenth) is made of six notes: E (root), G# (major third), B (perfect fifth), D (minor seventh), F# (ninth) and C# (thirteenth).
How do you play E13 on ukulele?
The easiest E13 is the "fret 4 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 4 (G#). Put your middle finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 5 (D). Put your ring finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 6 (C#).
Is E13 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.
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.