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

Short answer: C# is a C# Major chord with the notes C♯, E♯, G♯. In D minor 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♯

0,11,8,11,11 (.2134)
x,x,8,8,6 (xx231)
0,x,8,8,6 (.x231)
0,x,8,4,6 (.x312)
8,x,8,8,6 (2x341)
0,11,8,11,x (.213x)
0,11,x,11,11 (.1x23)
0,x,8,11,11 (.x123)
3,x,x,4,3 (1xx21)
0,x,x,4,6 (.xx12)
0,x,8,x,6 (.x2x1)
0,11,x,11,x (.1x2x)
0,x,8,11,x (.x12x)

Quick Summary

  • The C# chord contains the notes: C♯, E♯, G♯
  • In D minor 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 minor tuning, there are 13 ways to play this chord.

How do you play C# on Banjo?

To play C# on in D minor 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 minor 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♯.