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

Short answer: F#b5 is a F# ♭5 chord with the notes F♯, A♯, C. In Cumberland tuning, there are 40 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: F#Mb5, F#Δ-5

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How to Play F#b5 on Banjo

F#b5, F#Mb5, F#Δ-5

Notes: F♯, A♯, C

3,2,3,4,2 (21341)
3,6,3,4,6 (13124)
x,6,3,4,6 (x3124)
x,6,3,4,2 (x4231)
x,2,3,4,6 (x1234)
x,x,3,4,6 (xx123)
3,2,3,x,2 (213x1)
3,6,3,4,x (1312x)
3,2,3,4,x (2134x)
3,x,3,4,6 (1x123)
3,x,3,4,2 (2x341)
5,2,1,4,x (4213x)
5,6,3,4,x (3412x)
5,x,1,4,2 (4x132)
5,6,x,4,6 (23x14)
5,2,1,x,2 (421x3)
5,x,3,4,6 (3x124)
5,6,x,4,2 (34x21)
x,6,3,4,x (x312x)
5,6,3,x,2 (342x1)
3,6,3,x,2 (243x1)
3,2,3,x,6 (213x4)
5,2,3,x,6 (312x4)
5,2,x,4,6 (31x24)
x,2,3,x,6 (x12x3)
5,6,x,4,8 (23x14)
x,6,3,x,2 (x32x1)
5,8,x,4,6 (24x13)
x,8,x,4,6 (x3x12)
x,6,x,4,8 (x2x13)
3,x,3,4,x (1x12x)
3,2,3,x,x (213xx)
3,x,3,x,2 (2x3x1)
5,2,1,x,x (321xx)
5,x,1,4,x (3x12x)
5,6,x,4,x (23x1x)
5,x,x,4,6 (2xx13)
5,x,1,x,2 (3x1x2)
5,2,x,x,6 (21xx3)
5,6,x,x,2 (23xx1)

Quick Summary

  • The F#b5 chord contains the notes: F♯, A♯, C
  • In Cumberland tuning, there are 40 voicings available
  • Also written as: F#Mb5, F#Δ-5
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the F#b5 chord on Banjo?

F#b5 is a F# ♭5 chord. It contains the notes F♯, A♯, C. On Banjo in Cumberland tuning, there are 40 ways to play this chord.

How do you play F#b5 on Banjo?

To play F#b5 on in Cumberland tuning, use one of the 40 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the F#b5 chord?

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

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

In Cumberland tuning, there are 40 voicings for the F#b5 chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: F♯, A♯, C.

What are other names for F#b5?

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

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