F#13 chord on ukulele
F Sharp Dominant Thirteenth, also written Gb13. Notes: F#, A#, C#, E, G# and D#.
How to play F#13
- Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 1 (G#).
- Put your middle finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 1 (A#).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 3 (D#).
- Let the open E string ring.
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play F#13
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 3 position
MediumFret 6 position
MediumBarre at fret 6
HardNotes 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.
More F# chords
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Questions
What notes are in the F#13 chord?
F#13 (F sharp dominant thirteenth) is made of six notes: F# (root), A# (major third), C# (perfect fifth), E (minor seventh), G# (ninth) and D# (thirteenth).
How do you play F#13 on ukulele?
The easiest F#13 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 1 (G#). Put your middle finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 1 (A#). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 3 (D#).
Is F#13 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes plus open strings.
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.