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

Short answer: C#b5 is a C# ♭5 chord with the notes C♯, E♯, G. In Double C tuning, there are 27 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: C#Mb5, C#Δ-5

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How to Play C#b5 on Banjo

C#b5, C#Mb5, C#Δ-5

Notes: C♯, E♯, G

0,1,0,1,3 (.1.23)
0,1,0,5,3 (.1.32)
0,1,0,5,5 (.1.23)
x,1,0,1,3 (x1.23)
x,1,0,5,5 (x1.23)
x,1,0,5,3 (x1.32)
x,x,6,5,5 (xx211)
x,x,6,7,3 (xx231)
0,1,0,x,3 (.1.x2)
0,1,0,5,x (.1.2x)
0,1,x,1,3 (.1x23)
6,x,6,5,5 (2x311)
x,1,0,x,3 (x1.x2)
0,x,6,5,5 (.x312)
0,1,x,5,3 (.1x32)
0,1,x,5,5 (.1x23)
0,x,6,5,3 (.x321)
x,1,0,5,x (x1.2x)
0,x,6,7,3 (.x231)
6,x,6,7,3 (2x341)
x,1,x,5,5 (x1x23)
0,x,x,1,3 (.xx12)
0,1,x,x,3 (.1xx2)
0,x,6,5,x (.x21x)
0,1,x,5,x (.1x2x)
0,x,6,x,3 (.x2x1)
10,x,6,7,x (3x12x)

Quick Summary

  • The C#b5 chord contains the notes: C♯, E♯, G
  • In Double C tuning, there are 27 voicings available
  • Also written as: C#Mb5, C#Δ-5
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the C#b5 chord on Banjo?

C#b5 is a C# ♭5 chord. It contains the notes C♯, E♯, G. On Banjo in Double C tuning, there are 27 ways to play this chord.

How do you play C#b5 on Banjo?

To play C#b5 on in Double C tuning, use one of the 27 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the C#b5 chord?

The C#b5 chord contains the notes: C♯, E♯, G.

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

In Double C tuning, there are 27 voicings for the C#b5 chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: C♯, E♯, G.

What are other names for C#b5?

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

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