G13b5b9 chord on ukulele
G Dominant Thirteenth Flat Five Flat Nine. Notes: G, B, Db, F, Ab and E.
How to play G13b5b9
- Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 4 (Ab).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 5 (F).
- Put your ring finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 6 (Db).
- Put your pinky finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 7 (E).
- Strum all four strings.
Lowest note: DbStrings played: 4 of 4Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play G13b5b9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 4 position
MediumBarre at fret 1
MediumFret 8 position
HardFret 7 position
HardNotes and theory
Groot
B3 · major third
Dbb5 · diminished fifth
Fb7 · minor seventh
Abb9 · flat ninth
E13 · thirteenth
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 G13b5b9 chord?
G13b5b9 (G dominant thirteenth flat five flat nine) is made of six notes: G (root), B (major third), Db (diminished fifth), F (minor seventh), Ab (flat ninth) and E (thirteenth).
How do you play G13b5b9 on ukulele?
The easiest G13b5b9 is the "fret 4 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 4 (Ab). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 5 (F). Put your ring finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 6 (Db).
Is G13b5b9 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated medium and uses 4 fretted notes.
What does a dominant thirteenth flat five flat nine chord sound like?
The 13b5b9 is a heavily altered dominant thirteenth for jazz voice leading.