B°9 Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in Cumberland Tuning

Short answer: B°9 is a B Diminished 9 chord with the notes B, D, F, A♭, C♯. In Cumberland tuning, there are 2 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: B dim9

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How to Play B°9 on Banjo

B°9, Bdim9

Notes: B, D, F, A♭, C♯

10,10,11,9,9 (23411)
10,9,11,9,10 (21413)

Quick Summary

  • The B°9 chord contains the notes: B, D, F, A♭, C♯
  • In Cumberland tuning, there are 2 voicings available
  • Also written as: B dim9
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the B°9 chord on Banjo?

B°9 is a B Diminished 9 chord. It contains the notes B, D, F, A♭, C♯. On Banjo in Cumberland tuning, there are 2 ways to play this chord.

How do you play B°9 on Banjo?

To play B°9 on in Cumberland tuning, use one of the 2 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the B°9 chord?

The B°9 chord contains the notes: B, D, F, A♭, C♯.

How many ways can you play B°9 on Banjo?

In Cumberland tuning, there are 2 voicings for the B°9 chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: B, D, F, A♭, C♯.

What are other names for B°9?

B°9 is also known as B dim9. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: B, D, F, A♭, C♯.