D13(b9) Guitar Chord Diagrams | D Dominant Thirteen Flat Nine
Welcome to our tutorial on the D 13(b9) chord. This chord is a member of the Dominant Chords family, known for its complex and rich sound. The D 13(b9) chord is composed of the notes D, F#, A, C, Eb, G, and B, which are built on the intervals 1, 3, 5, b7, b9, 11, and 13.
The full names of these music intervals are Root, Major Third, Perfect Fifth, Minor Seventh, Minor Ninth, Perfect Eleventh, and Major Thirteenth. Understanding these intervals is key to mastering the D 13(b9) chord and other similar chords. You might want to check out our tutorial about fretboard intervals for an in-depth understanding of these intervals.
The D 13(b9) chord is not a beginner's chord, but rather an intermediate or advanced one. If you're new to such complex chords, our tutorial on intermediate guitar chords could be a great starting point.
As part of the dominant family, the D 13(b9) chord is often used in jazz music, particularly in jazz chord progressions. To see how this chord can be used in context, you might want to explore our tutorial on jazz chord progressions.
Finally, if you're interested in learning how to denote this chord and others based on the intervals that compose it, our tutorial on how to denote chords can be quite helpful.
Whether you're a seasoned guitarist or just starting to explore more complex chords, the D 13(b9) chord offers a wealth of possibilities. We hope this tutorial will help you discover and master this fascinating chord.
Notes that compose the D 13(b9) chord:
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Tones in the Dominant Thirteen Flat Nine chord:
D13(b9) Guitar Chord Fingers Positions
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Position 1
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Position 2
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Play This Chord With Other Roots
C 13(b9) | D 13(b9) | E 13(b9) | F 13(b9) | G 13(b9) | A 13(b9) | B 13(b9) | C#13(b9) | D#13(b9) | F#13(b9) | G#13(b9) | A#13(b9) | Ab13(b9) | Bb13(b9) | Db13(b9) | Eb13(b9) | Gb13(b9)
D 13(b9) guitar chord: fretboard map of the intervals
You can create any fingering you like on any part of the fretboard, just play some of the chord tones shown in the map below.