DB MAJOR THIRTEENTH - UKULELE

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Chord composition

I III VII IX XIII
Root Major third Major seventh Major ninth Major thirteenth
C# F C D# A#

ALL ABOUT THE DB MAJOR THIRTEENTH CHORD

Chord Composition

The Db Major Thirteenth chord is composed of 5 notes :

  • C# (Root)
  • F (Major third)
  • C (Major seventh)
  • D# (Major ninth)
  • A# (Major thirteenth)

These notes form a major thirteenth chord, absolute harmonic richness.

How to play Db Major Thirteenth on ukulele

The maj13 chord Db Major Thirteenth theoretically contains: 1-3-5-7-9-11-13 (7 notes).

  • Selective voicings: typically keep 1-3-7-9-13
  • Ultimate lush sound: the richest possible rest chord
  • Contemporary jazz: maximum sophisticated harmonies
  • Advanced bossa nova: ultimate Brazilian color

This is the maximum extension of a rest chord, mainly used in modern jazz and bossa nova.

Common uses of Db Major Thirteenth

The maj13 chord represents the summit:

  • Modern jazz: Imaj13 as ultimate tonic
  • Sophisticated bossa nova: maximum harmonic richness
  • Neo-soul: densest possible texture

Styles

Modern jazz: absolute harmonic sophistication.

Bossa nova: maximum Brazilian richness.

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