E13b9 chord on ukulele
E Dominant Thirteenth Flat Nine. Notes: E, G#, B, D, F and C#.
How to play E13b9
- Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 4 (G#).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 5 (F).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 5 (D).
- Put your pinky finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 6 (C#).
- Strum all four strings.
Lowest note: C#Strings played: 4 of 4Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play E13b9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 4 position
EasyBarre at fret 1
MediumBarre at fret 4
MediumBarre at fret 10
HardNotes and theory
Eroot
G#3 · major third
B5 · perfect fifth
Db7 · minor seventh
Fb9 · flat ninth
C#13 · thirteenth
The 13b9 combines a thirteenth with a flat ninth, a dense jazz dominant chord. The formula is 1 3 5 b7 b9 13.
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Questions
What notes are in the E13b9 chord?
E13b9 (E dominant thirteenth flat nine) is made of six notes: E (root), G# (major third), B (perfect fifth), D (minor seventh), F (flat ninth) and C# (thirteenth).
How do you play E13b9 on ukulele?
The easiest E13b9 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 3rd (C) string at fret 5 (F). Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 5 (D).
Is E13b9 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.
What does a dominant thirteenth flat nine chord sound like?
The 13b9 combines a thirteenth with a flat ninth, a dense jazz dominant chord.