B#b5 Bass Chord — Chart and Tabs in 5 string Tuning

Short answer: B#b5 is a B# ♭5 chord with the notes B♯, D♯♯, F♯. In 5 string tuning, there are 13 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: B#Mb5, B#Δ-5

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How to Play B#b5 on Bass

B#b5, B#Mb5, B#Δ-5

Notes: B♯, D♯♯, F♯

1,0,3,4,5 (1.234)
x,8,7,4,5 (x4312)
x,8,9,10,9 (x1243)
x,8,7,10,11 (x2134)
1,0,3,4,x (1.23x)
1,2,3,2,x (1243x)
1,0,x,4,5 (1.x23)
1,2,x,2,5 (12x34)
x,8,7,4,x (x321x)
x,8,9,x,9 (x12x3)
x,8,7,x,11 (x21x3)
1,2,x,2,x (12x3x)
1,0,x,4,x (1.x2x)

Quick Summary

  • The B#b5 chord contains the notes: B♯, D♯♯, F♯
  • In 5 string tuning, there are 13 voicings available
  • Also written as: B#Mb5, B#Δ-5
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Bass fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the B#b5 chord on Bass?

B#b5 is a B# ♭5 chord. It contains the notes B♯, D♯♯, F♯. On Bass in 5 string tuning, there are 13 ways to play this chord.

How do you play B#b5 on Bass?

To play B#b5 on in 5 string tuning, use one of the 13 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the B#b5 chord?

The B#b5 chord contains the notes: B♯, D♯♯, F♯.

How many ways can you play B#b5 on Bass?

In 5 string tuning, there are 13 voicings for the B#b5 chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: B♯, D♯♯, F♯.

What are other names for B#b5?

B#b5 is also known as B#Mb5, B#Δ-5. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: B♯, D♯♯, F♯.

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