D13b9 guitar chord (D Dominant 13th, Flat 9th)

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

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

Notes: D-F#-A-C-Eb-B

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

Variation 1

D13b9 guitar chord - variation 1
  • Stretch out your pinky to the 7th fret of the E (1st) string and press down
  • Barre the 4th fret with your index finger, extending over the 2nd to the 4th strings
  • Position your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at the 5th fret and press down
  • With your middle finger, press down on the A (5th) string at the 5th fret
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 2

D13b9 guitar chord - variation 2
  • Place a barre using your index finger on the 7th fret from the 1st to the 2nd strings
  • Position your middle finger on the G (3rd) string at the 8th fret and press down
  • Stretch out your pinky to the 10th fret of the D (4th) string and press down
  • Stretch out your ring finger to the 10th fret of the low E (6th) string and press down
  • Now, strum all the strings, mute the 5th string

Variation 3

D13b9 guitar chord - variation 3
  • With your ring finger, press down on the E (1st) string at the 11th fret
  • Position your pinky on the B (2nd) string at the 12th fret and press down
  • Press the G (3rd) string on the 11th fret with your middle finger
  • Place your index finger on the D (4th) string at the 10th fret and press down
  • Use your thumb to press the low E (6th) string down on the 10th fret
  • Now, strum all the strings, mute the 5th string