E Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in D minor Tuning

Short answer: E is a E Major chord with the notes E, G♯, B. In D minor tuning, there are 31 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: EM, EΔ, E maj, E Major

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How to Play E on Banjo

E, EM, EΔ, Emaj, EMajor

Notes: E, G♯, B

3,2,3,2,2 (21311)
x,2,3,2,2 (x1211)
3,2,6,2,2 (21311)
6,2,3,2,2 (31211)
6,2,3,2,6 (31214)
3,2,3,2,6 (21314)
3,2,6,2,6 (21314)
6,2,6,2,6 (21314)
x,2,3,2,6 (x1213)
x,2,6,2,6 (x1213)
x,x,11,11,9 (xx231)
3,2,x,2,2 (21x11)
3,2,3,2,x (2131x)
x,2,3,2,x (x121x)
3,2,6,2,x (2131x)
6,2,3,2,x (3121x)
6,2,3,x,2 (312x1)
3,2,x,2,6 (21x13)
6,2,x,2,6 (21x13)
3,2,6,x,2 (213x1)
x,2,x,2,6 (x1x12)
6,2,3,x,6 (312x4)
3,2,6,x,6 (213x4)
6,2,6,x,6 (213x4)
x,2,6,x,6 (x12x3)
11,x,11,11,9 (2x341)
3,2,x,2,x (21x1x)
6,x,x,7,6 (1xx21)
3,2,6,x,x (213xx)
6,2,3,x,x (312xx)
6,2,x,x,6 (21xx3)

Quick Summary

  • The E chord contains the notes: E, G♯, B
  • In D minor tuning, there are 31 voicings available
  • Also written as: EM, EΔ, E maj, E Major
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the E chord on Banjo?

E is a E Major chord. It contains the notes E, G♯, B. On Banjo in D minor tuning, there are 31 ways to play this chord.

How do you play E on Banjo?

To play E on in D minor tuning, use one of the 31 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 31 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 EM, EΔ, E maj, E Major. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: E, G♯, B.

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