B2 Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in Cumberland Tuning

Short answer: B2 is a B 2 chord with the notes B, D♯, F♯, C♯. In Cumberland tuning, there are 17 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: Badd2, Badd9

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How to Play B2 on Banjo

B2, Badd2, Badd9

Notes: B, D♯, F♯, C♯

11,9,9,9,11 (21113)
11,11,9,9,9 (23111)
x,9,9,9,11 (x1112)
x,11,9,9,9 (x2111)
8,7,9,11,7 (21341)
x,7,9,11,11 (x1234)
x,11,9,11,7 (x3241)
8,9,9,9,x (1234x)
11,9,x,9,11 (21x13)
11,11,x,9,9 (23x11)
8,x,9,9,9 (1x234)
8,7,9,x,9 (213x4)
8,9,9,x,7 (234x1)
8,7,9,11,x (2134x)
8,x,9,11,7 (2x341)
11,11,x,11,7 (23x41)
11,7,x,11,11 (21x34)

Quick Summary

  • The B2 chord contains the notes: B, D♯, F♯, C♯
  • In Cumberland tuning, there are 17 voicings available
  • Also written as: Badd2, Badd9
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the B2 chord on Banjo?

B2 is a B 2 chord. It contains the notes B, D♯, F♯, C♯. On Banjo in Cumberland tuning, there are 17 ways to play this chord.

How do you play B2 on Banjo?

To play B2 on in Cumberland tuning, use one of the 17 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the B2 chord?

The B2 chord contains the notes: B, D♯, F♯, C♯.

How many ways can you play B2 on Banjo?

In Cumberland tuning, there are 17 voicings for the B2 chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: B, D♯, F♯, C♯.

What are other names for B2?

B2 is also known as Badd2, Badd9. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: B, D♯, F♯, C♯.

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