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 7 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: B#M, B#Δ, B# maj, B# Major

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How to Play B# on Banjo

B#, B#M, B#Δ, B#maj, B#Major

Notes: B♯, D♯♯, F♯♯

9,8,10,10,8 (21341)
9,8,10,x,8 (213x1)
9,8,10,10,x (2134x)
9,x,10,10,8 (2x341)
9,8,10,x,x (213xx)
9,x,10,10,x (1x23x)
9,x,10,x,8 (2x3x1)

Quick Summary

  • The B# chord contains the notes: B♯, D♯♯, F♯♯
  • In Cumberland tuning, there are 7 voicings available
  • Also written as: B#M, B#Δ, 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 7 ways to play this chord.

How do you play B# on Banjo?

To play B# on in Cumberland tuning, use one of the 7 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 7 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 B#M, B#Δ, B# maj, B# Major. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: B♯, D♯♯, F♯♯.

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