F7b9b13 chord on ukulele
F Dominant Seventh Flat Nine Flat Thirteen. Notes: F, A, C, Eb, Gb and Db.
How to play F7b9b13
- Lay your index finger flat across the 4th (G) to the 2nd (E) string at fret 2. This is the barre.
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 3 (Eb).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 4 (Db).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play F7b9b13
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Barre at fret 2
MediumFret 5 position
MediumFret 8 position
HardBarre at fret 11
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 Fb13b9.
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Questions
What notes are in the F7b9b13 chord?
F7b9b13 (F dominant seventh flat nine flat thirteen) is made of six notes: F (root), A (major third), C (perfect fifth), Eb (minor seventh), Gb (flat ninth) and Db (flat thirteenth).
How do you play F7b9b13 on ukulele?
The easiest F7b9b13 is the "barre at fret 2" shape. Lay your index finger flat across the 4th (G) to the 2nd (E) string at fret 2. This is the barre. Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 3 (Eb). Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 4 (Db).
Is F7b9b13 hard to play on ukulele?
F7b9b13 has no open-string shape, so every version needs a barre or a stretch. The easiest one is rated medium.
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.