B#b5 Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in Double C Tuning

Short answer: B#b5 is a B# ♭5 chord with the notes B♯, D♯♯, F♯. In Double C tuning, there are 33 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: B#Mb5, B#Δ-5

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How to Play B#b5 on Banjo

B#b5, B#Mb5, B#Δ-5

Notes: B♯, D♯♯, F♯

5,0,5,4,4 (3.412)
x,0,5,4,4 (x.312)
x,x,5,4,4 (xx211)
5,0,5,6,2 (2.341)
x,0,5,6,2 (x.231)
9,0,11,0,10 (1.3.2)
11,0,9,0,10 (3.1.2)
9,0,9,6,10 (2.314)
x,x,5,6,2 (xx231)
x,0,9,6,10 (x.213)
5,x,5,4,4 (2x311)
5,0,x,4,4 (3.x12)
x,0,x,4,4 (x.x12)
11,0,9,0,x (2.1.x)
9,0,11,0,x (1.2.x)
5,0,x,6,2 (2.x31)
9,0,9,6,x (2.31x)
5,0,9,6,x (1.32x)
9,0,5,6,x (3.12x)
5,x,5,6,2 (2x341)
x,0,x,6,2 (x.x21)
x,0,9,6,x (x.21x)
11,0,9,x,10 (3.1x2)
9,0,11,x,10 (1.3x2)
11,x,9,0,10 (3x1.2)
9,x,11,0,10 (1x3.2)
9,0,x,6,10 (2.x13)
11,0,9,x,x (2.1xx)
9,0,11,x,x (1.2xx)
11,x,9,0,x (2x1.x)
9,x,11,0,x (1x2.x)
9,0,x,6,x (2.x1x)
9,x,5,6,x (3x12x)

Quick Summary

  • The B#b5 chord contains the notes: B♯, D♯♯, F♯
  • In Double C tuning, there are 33 voicings available
  • Also written as: B#Mb5, B#Δ-5
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the B#b5 chord on Banjo?

B#b5 is a B# ♭5 chord. It contains the notes B♯, D♯♯, F♯. On Banjo in Double C tuning, there are 33 ways to play this chord.

How do you play B#b5 on Banjo?

To play B#b5 on in Double C tuning, use one of the 33 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the B#b5 chord?

The B#b5 chord contains the notes: B♯, D♯♯, F♯.

How many ways can you play B#b5 on Banjo?

In Double C tuning, there are 33 voicings for the B#b5 chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: B♯, D♯♯, F♯.

What are other names for B#b5?

B#b5 is also known as B#Mb5, B#Δ-5. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: B♯, D♯♯, F♯.

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