F#13b5b9 chord on ukulele
F Sharp Dominant Thirteenth Flat Five Flat Nine, also written Gb13b5b9. Notes: F#, A#, C, E, G and D#.
How to play F#13b5b9
- Put your index finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 3 (D#).
- Put your middle finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 3 (C).
- Let the open G and E strings ring.
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play F#13b5b9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 3 position
MediumFret 7 position
MediumFret 6 position
HardNotes and theory
The 13b5b9 is a heavily altered dominant thirteenth for jazz voice leading. The formula is 1 3 b5 b7 b9 13.
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Questions
What notes are in the F#13b5b9 chord?
F#13b5b9 (F sharp dominant thirteenth flat five flat nine) is made of six notes: F# (root), A# (major third), C (diminished fifth), E (minor seventh), G (flat ninth) and D# (thirteenth).
How do you play F#13b5b9 on ukulele?
The easiest F#13b5b9 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 3 (D#). Put your middle finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 3 (C). Let the open G and E strings ring.
Is F#13b5b9 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 2 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a dominant thirteenth flat five flat nine chord sound like?
The 13b5b9 is a heavily altered dominant thirteenth for jazz voice leading.