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 7 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: C#mb5, C#mo5, C# dim, C# Diminished

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How to Play C#° on Banjo

C#°, C#mb5, C#mo5, C#dim, C#Diminished

Notes: C♯, E, G

9,9,10,11,9 (11231)
9,9,10,x,9 (112x1)
9,9,10,11,x (1123x)
9,x,10,11,9 (1x231)
9,9,10,x,x (112xx)
9,x,10,x,9 (1x2x1)
9,x,10,11,x (1x23x)

Quick Summary

  • The C#° chord contains the notes: C♯, E, G
  • In Cumberland tuning, there are 7 voicings available
  • Also written as: C#mb5, C#mo5, 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 7 ways to play this chord.

How do you play C#° on Banjo?

To play C#° 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 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 7 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 C#mb5, C#mo5, C# dim, C# Diminished. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: C♯, E, G.