G#maj13 chord on ukulele
G Sharp Major Thirteenth, also written Abmaj13. Notes: G#, C, D#, G, A# and F.
How to play G#maj13
- Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 1 (F).
- Put your middle finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 1 (A#).
- Let the open G and C strings ring.
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play G#maj13
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 3
MediumFret 5 position
MediumFret 8 position
HardNotes and theory
The major thirteenth is a major seventh extended to the thirteenth: a big, lush jazz chord. The formula is 1 3 5 7 9 13. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled G#, B#, D#, F##, A# and E#; B# is the same key as C, F## is the same key as G and E# is the same key as F.
More G# chords
All G# ukulele chordsmajor thirteenth chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the G#maj13 chord?
G#maj13 (G sharp major thirteenth) is made of six notes: G# (root), C (major third), D# (perfect fifth), G (major seventh), A# (ninth) and F (thirteenth).
How do you play G#maj13 on ukulele?
The easiest G#maj13 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 1 (F). Put your middle finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 1 (A#). Let the open G and C strings ring.
Is G#maj13 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 2 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a major thirteenth chord sound like?
The major thirteenth is a major seventh extended to the thirteenth: a big, lush jazz chord.