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

Short answer: G#m is a G# Minor chord with the notes G♯, B, D♯. In Cumberland tuning, there are 32 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: G#-, G# min, G# Minor

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How to Play G#m on Banjo

G#m, G#-, G#min, G#Minor

Notes: G♯, B, D♯

4,4,6,6,4 (11231)
4,4,6,6,7 (11234)
4,7,6,6,4 (14231)
8,7,6,6,7 (42113)
x,7,6,6,7 (x2113)
x,x,6,6,7 (xx112)
x,4,6,6,7 (x1234)
x,7,6,6,4 (x4231)
4,4,6,x,4 (112x1)
4,4,6,6,x (1123x)
4,x,6,6,4 (1x231)
8,7,6,6,x (3211x)
x,7,6,6,x (x211x)
4,4,6,x,7 (112x3)
4,7,6,x,4 (132x1)
8,x,6,6,7 (3x112)
4,7,6,6,x (1423x)
4,x,6,6,7 (1x234)
8,7,x,6,7 (42x13)
8,7,x,6,4 (43x21)
8,7,6,x,4 (432x1)
8,4,6,x,7 (412x3)
8,4,x,6,7 (41x23)
x,7,6,x,4 (x32x1)
x,4,6,x,7 (x12x3)
4,4,6,x,x (112xx)
4,x,6,x,4 (1x2x1)
4,x,6,6,x (1x23x)
8,7,x,6,x (32x1x)
8,x,x,6,7 (3xx12)
8,4,x,x,7 (31xx2)
8,7,x,x,4 (32xx1)

Quick Summary

  • The G#m chord contains the notes: G♯, B, D♯
  • In Cumberland tuning, there are 32 voicings available
  • Also written as: G#-, G# min, G# Minor
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the G#m chord on Banjo?

G#m is a G# Minor chord. It contains the notes G♯, B, D♯. On Banjo in Cumberland tuning, there are 32 ways to play this chord.

How do you play G#m on Banjo?

To play G#m on in Cumberland tuning, use one of the 32 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the G#m chord?

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

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

In Cumberland tuning, there are 32 voicings for the G#m chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: G♯, B, D♯.

What are other names for G#m?

G#m is also known as G#-, G# min, G# Minor. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: G♯, B, D♯.