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

Short answer: D#b5 is a D# ♭5 chord with the notes D♯, F♯♯, A. In Cumberland tuning, there are 31 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: D#Mb5, D#Δ-5

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How to Play D#b5 on Banjo

D#b5, D#Mb5, D#Δ-5

Notes: D♯, F♯♯, A

0,3,0,1,3 (.2.13)
2,3,0,1,3 (23.14)
0,5,0,1,5 (.2.13)
0,3,0,1,5 (.2.13)
0,5,0,1,3 (.3.12)
x,3,0,1,3 (x2.13)
2,3,0,1,5 (23.14)
2,5,0,1,3 (24.13)
x,x,0,1,3 (xx.12)
x,5,0,1,3 (x3.12)
x,3,0,1,5 (x2.13)
0,3,0,1,x (.2.1x)
0,x,0,1,3 (.x.12)
2,3,0,1,x (23.1x)
2,x,0,1,3 (2x.13)
0,5,0,1,x (.2.1x)
x,3,0,1,x (x2.1x)
0,x,0,1,5 (.x.12)
2,3,x,1,3 (23x14)
0,3,x,1,5 (.2x13)
0,5,x,1,3 (.3x12)
0,5,x,1,5 (.2x13)
2,5,x,1,3 (24x13)
2,3,x,1,5 (23x14)
x,5,x,1,3 (x3x12)
x,3,x,1,5 (x2x13)
0,x,0,1,x (.x.1x)
2,3,x,1,x (23x1x)
2,x,x,1,3 (2xx13)
0,5,x,1,x (.2x1x)
0,x,x,1,5 (.xx12)

Quick Summary

  • The D#b5 chord contains the notes: D♯, F♯♯, A
  • In Cumberland tuning, there are 31 voicings available
  • Also written as: D#Mb5, D#Δ-5
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the D#b5 chord on Banjo?

D#b5 is a D# ♭5 chord. It contains the notes D♯, F♯♯, A. On Banjo in Cumberland tuning, there are 31 ways to play this chord.

How do you play D#b5 on Banjo?

To play D#b5 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 D#b5 chord?

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

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

In Cumberland tuning, there are 31 voicings for the D#b5 chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: D♯, F♯♯, A.

What are other names for D#b5?

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