F#7b9b13 chord on ukulele
F Sharp Dominant Seventh Flat Nine Flat Thirteen, also written Gb7b9b13. Notes: F#, A#, C#, E, G and D.
How to play F#7b9b13
- Put your index finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 1 (A#).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 2 (D).
- Let the open G and E strings ring.
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play F#7b9b13
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 3
MediumFret 6 position
MediumFret 9 position
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 F#b13b9.
More F# chords
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Questions
What notes are in the F#7b9b13 chord?
F#7b9b13 (F sharp dominant seventh flat nine flat thirteen) is made of six notes: F# (root), A# (major third), C# (perfect fifth), E (minor seventh), G (flat ninth) and D (flat thirteenth).
How do you play F#7b9b13 on ukulele?
The easiest F#7b9b13 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 1 (A#). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 2 (D). Let the open G and E strings ring.
Is F#7b9b13 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 2 fretted notes plus open strings.
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.