E° Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in D minor Tuning

Short answer: E° is a E Diminished chord with the notes E, G, B♭. In D minor tuning, there are 24 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: Emb5, Emo5, E dim, E Diminished

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How to Play E° on Banjo

E°, Emb5, Emo5, Edim, EDiminished

Notes: E, G, B♭

x,2,2,1,2 (x2314)
x,2,2,1,5 (x2314)
x,2,5,1,5 (x2314)
x,x,11,10,8 (xx321)
2,2,2,1,x (2341x)
5,2,2,x,2 (211x1)
2,2,5,x,2 (112x1)
2,2,x,1,2 (23x14)
x,2,2,1,x (x231x)
5,2,2,x,5 (211x3)
2,2,5,x,5 (112x3)
2,2,5,1,x (2341x)
5,2,2,1,x (4231x)
5,2,5,x,5 (213x4)
2,2,x,1,5 (23x14)
5,2,x,1,5 (32x14)
x,2,5,x,5 (x12x3)
x,2,x,1,5 (x2x13)
11,x,11,10,8 (3x421)
2,2,5,x,x (112xx)
5,2,2,x,x (211xx)
2,2,x,1,x (23x1x)
5,x,x,7,5 (1xx21)
5,2,x,x,5 (21xx3)

Quick Summary

  • The E° chord contains the notes: E, G, B♭
  • In D minor tuning, there are 24 voicings available
  • Also written as: Emb5, Emo5, E dim, E Diminished
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the E° chord on Banjo?

E° is a E Diminished chord. It contains the notes E, G, B♭. On Banjo in D minor tuning, there are 24 ways to play this chord.

How do you play E° on Banjo?

To play E° on in D minor tuning, use one of the 24 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the E° chord?

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

How many ways can you play E° on Banjo?

In D minor tuning, there are 24 voicings for the E° chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: E, G, B♭.

What are other names for E°?

E° is also known as Emb5, Emo5, E dim, E Diminished. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: E, G, B♭.