G# Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in Cumberland Tuning

Short answer: G# is a G# Major chord with the notes G♯, B♯, D♯. In Cumberland tuning, there are 30 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: G#M, G#Δ, G# maj, G# Major

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How to Play G# on Banjo

G#, G#M, G#Δ, G#maj, G#Major

Notes: G♯, B♯, D♯

5,4,6,6,4 (21341)
8,8,6,6,8 (23114)
x,8,6,6,8 (x2113)
x,x,6,6,8 (xx112)
x,8,6,6,4 (x4231)
x,4,6,6,8 (x1234)
5,4,6,x,4 (213x1)
8,8,6,6,x (2311x)
5,4,6,6,x (2134x)
8,x,6,6,8 (2x113)
x,8,6,6,x (x211x)
5,x,6,6,4 (2x341)
5,8,6,6,x (1423x)
8,8,x,6,8 (23x14)
5,x,6,6,8 (1x234)
8,8,6,x,4 (342x1)
5,8,6,x,4 (243x1)
5,4,6,x,8 (213x4)
8,4,6,x,8 (312x4)
8,4,x,6,8 (31x24)
8,8,x,6,4 (34x21)
x,4,6,x,8 (x12x3)
x,8,6,x,4 (x32x1)
5,4,6,x,x (213xx)
5,x,6,6,x (1x23x)
5,x,6,x,4 (2x3x1)
8,8,x,6,x (23x1x)
8,x,x,6,8 (2xx13)
8,4,x,x,8 (21xx3)
8,8,x,x,4 (23xx1)

Quick Summary

  • The G# chord contains the notes: G♯, B♯, D♯
  • In Cumberland tuning, there are 30 voicings available
  • Also written as: G#M, G#Δ, G# maj, G# Major
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the G# chord on Banjo?

G# is a G# Major chord. It contains the notes G♯, B♯, D♯. On Banjo in Cumberland tuning, there are 30 ways to play this chord.

How do you play G# on Banjo?

To play G# on in Cumberland tuning, use one of the 30 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the G# chord?

The G# chord contains the notes: G♯, B♯, D♯.

How many ways can you play G# on Banjo?

In Cumberland tuning, there are 30 voicings for the G# chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: G♯, B♯, D♯.

What are other names for G#?

G# is also known as G#M, G#Δ, G# maj, G# Major. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: G♯, B♯, D♯.

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