G° Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in D maj Tuning

Short answer: G° is a G Diminished chord with the notes G, B♭, D♭. In D maj tuning, there are 32 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: Gmb5, Gmo5, G dim, G Diminished

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How to Play G° on Banjo

G°, Gmb5, Gmo5, Gdim, GDiminished

Notes: G, B♭, D♭

4,5,4,4,5 (12113)
x,5,4,4,5 (x2113)
4,5,4,4,8 (12113)
4,5,7,4,5 (12413)
7,5,4,4,5 (42113)
4,5,7,4,8 (12314)
7,5,4,4,8 (32114)
x,5,4,4,8 (x2113)
x,5,7,4,8 (x2314)
4,5,4,4,x (1211x)
4,5,x,4,5 (12x13)
x,5,4,4,x (x211x)
7,5,4,4,x (3211x)
4,5,7,4,x (1231x)
1,5,4,4,x (1423x)
4,5,1,4,x (2413x)
4,x,1,4,5 (2x134)
4,5,x,4,8 (12x13)
4,5,7,x,5 (124x3)
7,5,4,x,5 (421x3)
7,5,7,x,8 (213x4)
4,5,7,x,8 (123x4)
7,5,x,4,8 (32x14)
7,5,4,x,8 (321x4)
x,5,7,x,8 (x12x3)
x,5,x,4,8 (x2x13)
4,5,x,4,x (12x1x)
4,x,1,4,x (2x13x)
4,5,7,x,x (123xx)
7,5,4,x,x (321xx)
7,5,x,x,8 (21xx3)
7,x,x,10,8 (1xx32)

Quick Summary

  • The G° chord contains the notes: G, B♭, D♭
  • In D maj tuning, there are 32 voicings available
  • Also written as: Gmb5, Gmo5, G dim, G Diminished
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the G° chord on Banjo?

G° is a G Diminished chord. It contains the notes G, B♭, D♭. On Banjo in D maj tuning, there are 32 ways to play this chord.

How do you play G° on Banjo?

To play G° on in D maj 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° chord?

The G° chord contains the notes: G, B♭, D♭.

How many ways can you play G° on Banjo?

In D maj tuning, there are 32 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 Gmb5, Gmo5, G dim, G Diminished. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: G, B♭, D♭.