F13b9 guitar chord (F Dominant 13th, Flat 9th)

Symbols: 13b9, 13-9, 7(b9,13)

Steps: 1-3-5-b7-b9-13

Notes: F-A-C-Eb-Gb-D

The F 13b9 chord combines a dominant 13th with a flat ninth, producing a dark, intense sound. Its notes F, A, C, Eb, Gb and D are favored in jazz to create a striking and unresolved feeling. Below, you'll find four variations how to play the "F 13b9" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

Use your ring finger to press the E (1st) string down on the 2nd fret
Place your pinky on the B (2nd) string at the 3rd fret and press down
Press down on the G (3rd) string at the 2nd fret using your middle finger
Position your index finger on the D (4th) string at the 1st fret and press down
With your thumb, press down on the low E (6th) string at the 1st fret
To play the chord, strum all the strings, mute the 5th string

Variation 2

Stretch out your pinky to the 10th fret of the E (1st) string and press down
Barre the 7th fret with your index finger, extending over the 2nd to the 4th strings
Place your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at the 8th fret and press down
Use your middle finger to press the A (5th) string down on the 8th fret
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 3

Place a barre using your index finger on the 10th fret from the 1st to the 2nd strings
Place your middle finger on the G (3rd) string at the 11th fret and press down
Stretch out your pinky to the 13th fret of the D (4th) string and press down
Stretch out your ring finger to the 13th fret of the low E (6th) string and press down
To play the chord, strum all the strings, mute the 5th string

Variation 4

Use your ring finger to press the E (1st) string down on the 14th fret
Place your pinky on the B (2nd) string at the 15th fret and press down
Press down on the G (3rd) string at the 14th fret using your middle finger
Position your index finger on the D (4th) string at the 13th fret and press down
With your thumb, press down on the low E (6th) string at the 13th fret
To play the chord, strum all the strings, mute the 5th string

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