B#b5 Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in Cumberland Tuning

Short answer: B#b5 is a B# ♭5 chord with the notes B♯, D♯♯, F♯. In Cumberland tuning, there are 13 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: B#Mb5, B#Δ-5

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How to Play B#b5 on Banjo

B#b5, B#Mb5, B#Δ-5

Notes: B♯, D♯♯, F♯

9,8,9,10,8 (21341)
9,8,9,x,8 (213x1)
9,8,9,10,x (2134x)
9,x,9,10,8 (2x341)
11,8,7,10,x (4213x)
11,8,7,x,8 (421x3)
11,x,7,10,8 (4x132)
9,x,9,10,x (1x12x)
9,8,9,x,x (213xx)
9,x,9,x,8 (2x3x1)
11,8,7,x,x (321xx)
11,x,7,10,x (3x12x)
11,x,7,x,8 (3x1x2)

Quick Summary

  • The B#b5 chord contains the notes: B♯, D♯♯, F♯
  • In Cumberland tuning, there are 13 voicings available
  • Also written as: B#Mb5, B#Δ-5
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the B#b5 chord on Banjo?

B#b5 is a B# ♭5 chord. It contains the notes B♯, D♯♯, F♯. On Banjo in Cumberland tuning, there are 13 ways to play this chord.

How do you play B#b5 on Banjo?

To play B#b5 on in Cumberland tuning, use one of the 13 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the B#b5 chord?

The B#b5 chord contains the notes: B♯, D♯♯, F♯.

How many ways can you play B#b5 on Banjo?

In Cumberland tuning, there are 13 voicings for the B#b5 chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: B♯, D♯♯, F♯.

What are other names for B#b5?

B#b5 is also known as B#Mb5, B#Δ-5. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: B♯, D♯♯, F♯.

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