Cbb5 Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in Cumberland Tuning

Short answer: Cbb5 is a Cb ♭5 chord with the notes C♭, E♭, G♭♭. In Cumberland tuning, there are 36 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: CbMb5, CbΔ-5

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How to Play Cbb5 on Banjo

Cbb5, CbMb5, CbΔ-5

Notes: C♭, E♭, G♭♭

8,7,8,9,7 (21341)
8,11,8,9,11 (13124)
x,11,8,9,11 (x3124)
x,11,8,9,7 (x4231)
x,7,8,9,11 (x1234)
x,x,8,9,11 (xx123)
8,7,8,x,7 (213x1)
8,11,8,9,x (1312x)
8,7,8,9,x (2134x)
8,x,8,9,11 (1x123)
8,x,8,9,7 (2x341)
10,7,6,9,x (4213x)
10,11,8,9,x (3412x)
10,7,6,x,7 (421x3)
10,x,6,9,7 (4x132)
10,11,x,9,11 (23x14)
10,x,8,9,11 (3x124)
10,11,8,x,7 (342x1)
10,7,8,x,11 (312x4)
x,11,8,9,x (x312x)
10,11,x,9,7 (34x21)
10,7,x,9,11 (31x24)
8,11,8,x,7 (243x1)
8,7,8,x,11 (213x4)
x,7,8,x,11 (x12x3)
x,11,8,x,7 (x32x1)
8,x,8,9,x (1x12x)
8,7,8,x,x (213xx)
8,x,8,x,7 (2x3x1)
10,7,6,x,x (321xx)
10,x,6,9,x (3x12x)
10,11,x,9,x (23x1x)
10,x,x,9,11 (2xx13)
10,x,6,x,7 (3x1x2)
10,7,x,x,11 (21xx3)
10,11,x,x,7 (23xx1)

Quick Summary

  • The Cbb5 chord contains the notes: C♭, E♭, G♭♭
  • In Cumberland tuning, there are 36 voicings available
  • Also written as: CbMb5, CbΔ-5
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Cbb5 chord on Banjo?

Cbb5 is a Cb ♭5 chord. It contains the notes C♭, E♭, G♭♭. On Banjo in Cumberland tuning, there are 36 ways to play this chord.

How do you play Cbb5 on Banjo?

To play Cbb5 on in Cumberland tuning, use one of the 36 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the Cbb5 chord?

The Cbb5 chord contains the notes: C♭, E♭, G♭♭.

How many ways can you play Cbb5 on Banjo?

In Cumberland tuning, there are 36 voicings for the Cbb5 chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: C♭, E♭, G♭♭.

What are other names for Cbb5?

Cbb5 is also known as CbMb5, CbΔ-5. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: C♭, E♭, G♭♭.

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