B° Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in Cumberland Tuning

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

Also known as: Bmb5, Bmo5, B dim, B Diminished

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How to Play B° on Banjo

B°, Bmb5, Bmo5, Bdim, BDiminished

Notes: B, D, F

7,7,8,9,7 (11231)
7,7,8,9,10 (11234)
7,10,8,9,7 (14231)
x,10,8,9,10 (x3124)
x,7,8,9,10 (x1234)
x,10,8,9,7 (x4231)
x,x,8,9,10 (xx123)
7,7,8,x,7 (112x1)
7,7,8,9,x (1123x)
7,x,8,9,7 (1x231)
7,10,8,x,7 (132x1)
7,7,8,x,10 (112x3)
10,10,8,9,x (3412x)
7,10,8,9,x (1423x)
10,10,x,9,10 (23x14)
10,x,8,9,10 (3x124)
10,10,8,x,7 (342x1)
10,10,x,9,7 (34x21)
7,x,8,9,10 (1x234)
10,7,x,9,10 (31x24)
x,10,8,9,x (x312x)
10,7,8,x,10 (312x4)
x,7,8,x,10 (x12x3)
x,10,8,x,7 (x32x1)
7,7,8,x,x (112xx)
7,x,8,x,7 (1x2x1)
7,x,8,9,x (1x23x)
10,10,x,9,x (23x1x)
10,x,x,9,10 (2xx13)
10,7,x,x,10 (21xx3)
10,10,x,x,7 (23xx1)

Quick Summary

  • The B° chord contains the notes: B, D, F
  • In Cumberland tuning, there are 31 voicings available
  • Also written as: Bmb5, Bmo5, B dim, B Diminished
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the B° chord on Banjo?

B° is a B 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 B° on Banjo?

To play B° 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 B° chord?

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

How many ways can you play B° on Banjo?

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

What are other names for B°?

B° is also known as Bmb5, Bmo5, B dim, B Diminished. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: B, D, F.

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