G#2 Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in Cumberland Tuning

Short answer: G#2 is a G# 2 chord with the notes G♯, B♯, D♯, A♯. In Cumberland tuning, there are 17 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: G#add2, G#add9

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How to Play G#2 on Banjo

G#2, G#add2, G#add9

Notes: G♯, B♯, D♯, A♯

8,6,6,6,8 (21113)
8,8,6,6,6 (23111)
x,6,6,6,8 (x1112)
x,8,6,6,6 (x2111)
5,4,6,8,4 (21341)
x,4,6,8,8 (x1234)
x,8,6,8,4 (x3241)
5,6,6,6,x (1234x)
8,6,x,6,8 (21x13)
8,8,x,6,6 (23x11)
5,x,6,6,6 (1x234)
5,4,6,x,6 (213x4)
5,6,6,x,4 (234x1)
5,4,6,8,x (2134x)
5,x,6,8,4 (2x341)
8,8,x,8,4 (23x41)
8,4,x,8,8 (21x34)

Quick Summary

  • The G#2 chord contains the notes: G♯, B♯, D♯, A♯
  • In Cumberland tuning, there are 17 voicings available
  • Also written as: G#add2, G#add9
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the G#2 chord on Banjo?

G#2 is a G# 2 chord. It contains the notes G♯, B♯, D♯, A♯. On Banjo in Cumberland tuning, there are 17 ways to play this chord.

How do you play G#2 on Banjo?

To play G#2 on in Cumberland tuning, use one of the 17 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the G#2 chord?

The G#2 chord contains the notes: G♯, B♯, D♯, A♯.

How many ways can you play G#2 on Banjo?

In Cumberland tuning, there are 17 voicings for the G#2 chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: G♯, B♯, D♯, A♯.

What are other names for G#2?

G#2 is also known as G#add2, G#add9. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: G♯, B♯, D♯, A♯.