C° Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in Cumberland Tuning

Short answer: C° is a C Diminished chord with the notes C, E♭, G♭. In Cumberland tuning, there are 31 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: Cmb5, Cmo5, C dim, C Diminished

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How to Play C° on Banjo

C°, Cmb5, Cmo5, Cdim, CDiminished

Notes: C, E♭, G♭

8,8,9,10,8 (11231)
8,8,9,10,11 (11234)
8,11,9,10,8 (14231)
x,11,9,10,11 (x3124)
x,8,9,10,11 (x1234)
x,11,9,10,8 (x4231)
x,x,9,10,11 (xx123)
8,8,9,x,8 (112x1)
8,8,9,10,x (1123x)
8,x,9,10,8 (1x231)
8,11,9,x,8 (132x1)
8,8,9,x,11 (112x3)
11,11,9,10,x (3412x)
8,11,9,10,x (1423x)
11,11,x,10,11 (23x14)
11,x,9,10,11 (3x124)
11,11,9,x,8 (342x1)
11,11,x,10,8 (34x21)
8,x,9,10,11 (1x234)
11,8,x,10,11 (31x24)
x,11,9,10,x (x312x)
11,8,9,x,11 (312x4)
x,8,9,x,11 (x12x3)
x,11,9,x,8 (x32x1)
8,8,9,x,x (112xx)
8,x,9,x,8 (1x2x1)
8,x,9,10,x (1x23x)
11,11,x,10,x (23x1x)
11,x,x,10,11 (2xx13)
11,8,x,x,11 (21xx3)
11,11,x,x,8 (23xx1)

Quick Summary

  • The C° chord contains the notes: C, E♭, G♭
  • In Cumberland tuning, there are 31 voicings available
  • Also written as: Cmb5, Cmo5, C dim, C Diminished
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the C° chord on Banjo?

C° is a C Diminished chord. It contains the notes C, E♭, G♭. On Banjo in Cumberland tuning, there are 31 ways to play this chord.

How do you play C° on Banjo?

To play C° on in Cumberland tuning, use one of the 31 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the C° chord?

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

How many ways can you play C° on Banjo?

In Cumberland tuning, there are 31 voicings for the C° chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: C, E♭, G♭.

What are other names for C°?

C° is also known as Cmb5, Cmo5, C dim, C Diminished. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: C, E♭, G♭.

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