C# Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in D maj Tuning

Short answer: C# is a C# Major chord with the notes C♯, E♯, G♯. In D maj tuning, there are 13 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

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

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How to Play C# on Banjo

C#, C#M, C#Δ, C#maj, C#Major

Notes: C♯, E♯, G♯

11,11,11,11,11 (11111)
x,11,11,11,11 (x1111)
x,x,7,8,6 (xx231)
11,11,11,11,x (1111x)
11,11,x,11,11 (11x11)
x,11,11,11,x (x111x)
7,x,7,8,6 (2x341)
11,11,7,11,x (2314x)
7,11,11,11,x (1234x)
11,x,7,11,11 (2x134)
11,11,x,11,x (11x1x)
2,x,x,4,3 (1xx32)
11,x,7,11,x (2x13x)

Quick Summary

  • The C# chord contains the notes: C♯, E♯, G♯
  • In D maj tuning, there are 13 voicings available
  • Also written as: C#M, C#Δ, C# maj, C# Major
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the C# chord on Banjo?

C# is a C# Major chord. It contains the notes C♯, E♯, G♯. On Banjo in D maj tuning, there are 13 ways to play this chord.

How do you play C# on Banjo?

To play C# on in D maj tuning, use one of the 13 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the C# chord?

The C# chord contains the notes: C♯, E♯, G♯.

How many ways can you play C# on Banjo?

In D maj tuning, there are 13 voicings for the C# chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: C♯, E♯, G♯.

What are other names for C#?

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