B Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in Cumberland Tuning

Short answer: B is a B Major chord with the notes B, D♯, F♯. In Cumberland tuning, there are 30 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: BM, BΔ, B maj, B Major

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How to Play B on Banjo

B, BM, BΔ, Bmaj, BMajor

Notes: B, D♯, F♯

8,7,9,9,7 (21341)
11,11,9,9,11 (23114)
x,11,9,9,11 (x2113)
x,x,9,9,11 (xx112)
x,11,9,9,7 (x4231)
x,7,9,9,11 (x1234)
8,7,9,x,7 (213x1)
11,11,9,9,x (2311x)
8,7,9,9,x (2134x)
11,x,9,9,11 (2x113)
x,11,9,9,x (x211x)
8,x,9,9,7 (2x341)
8,11,9,9,x (1423x)
11,11,x,9,11 (23x14)
8,x,9,9,11 (1x234)
11,11,9,x,7 (342x1)
8,11,9,x,7 (243x1)
8,7,9,x,11 (213x4)
11,7,9,x,11 (312x4)
11,7,x,9,11 (31x24)
11,11,x,9,7 (34x21)
x,7,9,x,11 (x12x3)
x,11,9,x,7 (x32x1)
8,7,9,x,x (213xx)
8,x,9,9,x (1x23x)
8,x,9,x,7 (2x3x1)
11,11,x,9,x (23x1x)
11,x,x,9,11 (2xx13)
11,7,x,x,11 (21xx3)
11,11,x,x,7 (23xx1)

Quick Summary

  • The B chord contains the notes: B, D♯, F♯
  • In Cumberland tuning, there are 30 voicings available
  • Also written as: BM, BΔ, B maj, B Major
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the B chord on Banjo?

B is a B Major chord. It contains the notes B, D♯, F♯. On Banjo in Cumberland tuning, there are 30 ways to play this chord.

How do you play B on Banjo?

To play B on in Cumberland tuning, use one of the 30 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 30 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 BM, BΔ, B maj, B Major. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: B, D♯, F♯.

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