G#13 chord on ukulele
G Sharp Dominant Thirteenth, also written Ab13. Notes: G#, C, D#, F#, A# and F.
How to play G#13
- Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 2 (F#).
- Put your middle finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 3 (A#).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 3 (C).
- Put your pinky finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 5 (F).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play G#13
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 2 position
MediumFret 5 position
MediumFret 8 position
HardBarre at fret 8
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. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled G#, B#, D#, F#, A# and E#; B# is the same key as C and E# is the same key as F.
More G# chords
All G# ukulele chordsdominant thirteenth chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the G#13 chord?
G#13 (G sharp dominant thirteenth) is made of six notes: G# (root), C (major third), D# (perfect fifth), F# (minor seventh), A# (ninth) and F (thirteenth).
How do you play G#13 on ukulele?
The easiest G#13 is the "fret 2 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 2 (F#). Put your middle finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 3 (A#). Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 3 (C).
Is G#13 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated medium and uses 4 fretted notes.
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.