Bb° Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in Cumberland Tuning

Short answer: Bb° is a Bb Diminished chord with the notes B♭, D♭, F♭. In Cumberland tuning, there are 31 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: Bbmb5, Bbmo5, Bb dim, Bb Diminished

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How to Play Bb° on Banjo

Bb°, Bbmb5, Bbmo5, Bbdim, BbDiminished

Notes: B♭, D♭, F♭

6,6,7,8,6 (11231)
6,6,7,8,9 (11234)
6,9,7,8,6 (14231)
x,9,7,8,9 (x3124)
x,6,7,8,9 (x1234)
x,9,7,8,6 (x4231)
x,x,7,8,9 (xx123)
6,6,7,x,6 (112x1)
6,6,7,8,x (1123x)
6,x,7,8,6 (1x231)
6,9,7,x,6 (132x1)
6,6,7,x,9 (112x3)
9,9,7,8,x (3412x)
6,9,7,8,x (1423x)
9,9,x,8,9 (23x14)
9,x,7,8,9 (3x124)
9,9,7,x,6 (342x1)
9,9,x,8,6 (34x21)
6,x,7,8,9 (1x234)
9,6,x,8,9 (31x24)
x,9,7,8,x (x312x)
9,6,7,x,9 (312x4)
x,6,7,x,9 (x12x3)
x,9,7,x,6 (x32x1)
6,6,7,x,x (112xx)
6,x,7,x,6 (1x2x1)
6,x,7,8,x (1x23x)
9,9,x,8,x (23x1x)
9,x,x,8,9 (2xx13)
9,6,x,x,9 (21xx3)
9,9,x,x,6 (23xx1)

Quick Summary

  • The Bb° chord contains the notes: B♭, D♭, F♭
  • In Cumberland tuning, there are 31 voicings available
  • Also written as: Bbmb5, Bbmo5, Bb dim, Bb Diminished
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Bb° chord on Banjo?

Bb° is a Bb Diminished chord. It contains the notes B♭, D♭, F♭. On Banjo in Cumberland tuning, there are 31 ways to play this chord.

How do you play Bb° on Banjo?

To play Bb° on in Cumberland tuning, use one of the 31 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the Bb° chord?

The Bb° chord contains the notes: B♭, D♭, F♭.

How many ways can you play Bb° on Banjo?

In Cumberland tuning, there are 31 voicings for the Bb° chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: B♭, D♭, F♭.

What are other names for Bb°?

Bb° is also known as Bbmb5, Bbmo5, Bb dim, Bb Diminished. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: B♭, D♭, F♭.

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