B° Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in Double C Tuning

Short answer: B° is a B Diminished chord with the notes B, D, F. In Double C tuning, there are 24 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: Bmb5, Bmo5, B dim, B Diminished

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How to Play B° on Banjo

B°, Bmb5, Bmo5, Bdim, BDiminished

Notes: B, D, F

x,x,4,5,0 (xx12.)
10,11,10,11,0 (1324.)
x,x,4,2,3 (xx312)
7,11,10,11,0 (1324.)
10,11,7,11,0 (2314.)
x,11,10,11,0 (x213.)
4,x,4,5,0 (1x23.)
4,x,4,2,3 (3x412)
7,x,4,5,0 (3x12.)
10,11,10,x,0 (132x.)
10,11,7,x,0 (231x.)
10,11,x,11,0 (12x3.)
7,11,10,x,0 (132x.)
x,11,10,x,0 (x21x.)
7,x,4,5,3 (4x231)
10,11,7,11,x (2314x)
7,11,10,11,x (1324x)
7,11,10,x,9 (143x2)
10,11,7,x,9 (341x2)
10,11,x,x,0 (12xx.)
7,x,4,5,x (3x12x)
7,x,4,x,3 (3x2x1)
7,11,10,x,x (132xx)
10,11,7,x,x (231xx)

Quick Summary

  • The B° chord contains the notes: B, D, F
  • In Double C tuning, there are 24 voicings available
  • Also written as: Bmb5, Bmo5, B dim, B Diminished
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the B° chord on Banjo?

B° is a B Diminished chord. It contains the notes B, D, F. On Banjo in Double C tuning, there are 24 ways to play this chord.

How do you play B° on Banjo?

To play B° on in Double C 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 B° chord?

The B° chord contains the notes: B, D, F.

How many ways can you play B° on Banjo?

In Double C tuning, there are 24 voicings for the B° chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: B, D, F.

What are other names for B°?

B° is also known as Bmb5, Bmo5, B dim, B Diminished. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: B, D, F.

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