E Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in Double C Tuning

Short answer: E is a E Major chord with the notes E, G♯, B. In Double C tuning, there are 21 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

4,4,4,4,6 (11112)
x,4,4,4,6 (x1112)
4,4,4,8,6 (11132)
x,4,4,8,6 (x1132)
x,x,9,8,9 (xx213)
4,4,4,x,6 (111x2)
4,4,x,4,6 (11x12)
1,4,4,4,x (1234x)
4,4,4,8,x (1112x)
4,4,1,4,x (2314x)
4,4,1,x,2 (341x2)
1,4,4,x,2 (134x2)
x,4,4,x,6 (x11x2)
4,4,x,8,6 (11x32)
x,4,4,8,x (x112x)
9,x,9,8,9 (2x314)
1,4,4,x,x (123xx)
4,4,1,x,x (231xx)
4,x,x,4,6 (1xx12)
4,4,x,x,6 (11xx2)
4,4,x,8,x (11x2x)

Quick Summary

  • The E chord contains the notes: E, G♯, B
  • In Double C tuning, there are 21 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 Double C tuning, there are 21 ways to play this chord.

How do you play E on Banjo?

To play E on in Double C tuning, use one of the 21 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 Double C tuning, there are 21 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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