B Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in D maj Tuning

Short answer: B is a B Major chord with the notes B, D♯, F♯. In D maj tuning, there are 28 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: BM, BΔ, B maj, B Major

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How to Play B on Banjo

B, BM, BΔ, Bmaj, BMajor

Notes: B, D♯, F♯

9,9,9,9,9 (11111)
x,9,9,9,9 (x1111)
0,9,9,9,9 (.1234)
0,9,9,6,9 (.2314)
0,9,5,6,9 (.3124)
x,x,5,6,4 (xx231)
9,9,9,9,x (1111x)
9,9,x,9,9 (11x11)
x,9,9,9,x (x111x)
0,x,5,6,4 (.x231)
0,x,5,2,1 (.x321)
0,9,9,9,x (.123x)
5,x,5,6,4 (2x341)
0,9,9,6,x (.231x)
0,9,9,x,9 (.12x3)
0,9,5,6,x (.312x)
0,9,x,6,9 (.2x13)
5,9,9,9,x (1234x)
9,9,5,9,x (2314x)
0,x,5,6,9 (.x123)
9,x,5,9,9 (2x134)
0,x,x,2,1 (.xx21)
9,9,x,9,x (11x1x)
0,x,5,6,x (.x12x)
0,9,9,x,x (.12xx)
0,x,5,x,1 (.x2x1)
0,9,x,6,x (.2x1x)
9,x,5,9,x (2x13x)

Quick Summary

  • The B chord contains the notes: B, D♯, F♯
  • In D maj tuning, there are 28 voicings available
  • Also written as: BM, BΔ, B maj, B Major
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the B chord on Banjo?

B is a B Major chord. It contains the notes B, D♯, F♯. On Banjo in D maj tuning, there are 28 ways to play this chord.

How do you play B on Banjo?

To play B on in D maj tuning, use one of the 28 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the B chord?

The B chord contains the notes: B, D♯, F♯.

How many ways can you play B on Banjo?

In D maj tuning, there are 28 voicings for the B chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: B, D♯, F♯.

What are other names for B?

B is also known as BM, BΔ, B maj, B Major. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: B, D♯, F♯.

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