B#m#5 Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in Cumberland Tuning

Short answer: B#m#5 is a B# Minor ♯5 chord with the notes B♯, D♯, Fx♯. In Cumberland tuning, there are 20 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: B#-#5

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How to Play B#m#5 on Banjo

B#m#5, B#-#5

Notes: B♯, D♯, Fx♯

8,8,11,10,8 (11321)
8,8,11,10,11 (11324)
8,11,11,10,8 (13421)
x,11,11,10,11 (x2314)
x,8,11,10,11 (x1324)
x,11,11,10,8 (x3421)
x,x,11,10,11 (xx213)
8,8,11,x,8 (112x1)
8,8,11,10,x (1132x)
8,11,11,x,8 (123x1)
8,x,11,10,8 (1x321)
8,8,11,x,11 (112x3)
8,11,11,10,x (1342x)
x,11,11,10,x (x231x)
8,x,11,10,11 (1x324)
x,8,11,x,11 (x12x3)
x,11,11,x,8 (x23x1)
8,8,11,x,x (112xx)
8,x,11,x,8 (1x2x1)
8,x,11,10,x (1x32x)

Quick Summary

  • The B#m#5 chord contains the notes: B♯, D♯, Fx♯
  • In Cumberland tuning, there are 20 voicings available
  • Also written as: B#-#5
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the B#m#5 chord on Banjo?

B#m#5 is a B# Minor ♯5 chord. It contains the notes B♯, D♯, Fx♯. On Banjo in Cumberland tuning, there are 20 ways to play this chord.

How do you play B#m#5 on Banjo?

To play B#m#5 on in Cumberland tuning, use one of the 20 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the B#m#5 chord?

The B#m#5 chord contains the notes: B♯, D♯, Fx♯.

How many ways can you play B#m#5 on Banjo?

In Cumberland tuning, there are 20 voicings for the B#m#5 chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: B♯, D♯, Fx♯.

What are other names for B#m#5?

B#m#5 is also known as B#-#5. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: B♯, D♯, Fx♯.

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