Accessible Page: G Dominant Thirteen Flat Nine Guitar Chord Fingering

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Chord Shapes

There are 5 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Let the B string play without pressing any fret
• Let the high E string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 3 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 8 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 9 of the D, G and B strings at the same time

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 8 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 9 of the D, G and B strings at the same time
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 10 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 4

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 3 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 4 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 4 of the high E string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 5 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 5

Fingers Positions

• Mute the A string
• Let the B string play without pressing any fret
• Let the high E string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 3 of the low E string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 3 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

G 13(b9) Description

As a guitar player, you may have come across a variety of chords, but few are as intriguing as the G 13(b9) chord. This chord is a member of the Dominant Chords family, recognized for their rich, complex sound. With its notes G, B, D, F, Ab, C, and E, the G 13(b9) chord is a colorful and harmonically dense chord that can add interest to your music.

The G 13(b9) chord is constructed from a series of musical intervals: 1(Root), 3(Major Third), 5(Perfect Fifth), b7(Minor Seventh), b9(Minor Ninth), 11(Perfect Eleventh), and 13(Major Thirteenth). If you're not familiar with these terms, you might want to check out this tutorial on fretboard intervals to understand how they contribute to the structure of the chord.

Playing the G 13(b9) chord can be challenging, but it's a fantastic way to push your guitar skills to the next level. Our tutorial includes detailed chord diagrams and fretboard patterns to help you visualize and understand the tones that make up this chord. And if you're interested in how these chords are built by stacking intervals, this guitar music theory tutorial can provide some helpful insights.

Whether you're a seasoned jazz musician or a beginner looking to explore more advanced chords, the G 13(b9) chord is a valuable addition to your musical toolkit. So why not dive into our full guitar chord tutorial and start expanding your chord vocabulary today?

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