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

Short answer: C# is a C# Major chord with the notes C♯, E♯, G♯. In Double C tuning, there are 18 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: C#M, C#Δ, C# maj, C# Major

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How to Play C# on Banjo

C#, C#M, C#Δ, C#maj, C#Major

Notes: C♯, E♯, G♯

1,1,1,1,3 (11112)
x,1,1,1,3 (x1112)
1,1,1,5,3 (11132)
x,1,1,5,3 (x1132)
x,x,6,5,6 (xx213)
1,1,1,x,3 (111x2)
1,1,x,1,3 (11x12)
1,1,1,5,x (1112x)
x,1,1,x,3 (x11x2)
1,1,x,5,3 (11x32)
x,1,1,5,x (x112x)
6,x,6,5,6 (2x314)
10,x,6,8,6 (3x121)
1,x,x,1,3 (1xx12)
1,1,x,x,3 (11xx2)
1,1,x,5,x (11x2x)
10,x,6,x,6 (2x1x1)
10,x,6,8,x (3x12x)

Quick Summary

  • The C# chord contains the notes: C♯, E♯, G♯
  • In Double C tuning, there are 18 voicings available
  • Also written as: C#M, C#Δ, C# maj, C# Major
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the C# chord on Banjo?

C# is a C# Major chord. It contains the notes C♯, E♯, G♯. On Banjo in Double C tuning, there are 18 ways to play this chord.

How do you play C# on Banjo?

To play C# on in Double C tuning, use one of the 18 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the C# chord?

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

How many ways can you play C# on Banjo?

In Double C tuning, there are 18 voicings for the C# chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: C♯, E♯, G♯.

What are other names for C#?

C# is also known as C#M, C#Δ, C# maj, C# Major. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: C♯, E♯, G♯.

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