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

Short answer: G# is a G# Major chord with the notes G♯, B♯, D♯. In Double C tuning, there are 32 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

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

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How to Play G# on Banjo

G#, G#M, G#Δ, G#maj, G#Major

Notes: G♯, B♯, D♯

x,x,1,0,1 (xx1.2)
8,8,8,8,10 (11112)
8,8,8,0,6 (234.1)
5,8,8,0,6 (134.2)
8,8,5,0,6 (341.2)
x,8,8,8,10 (x1112)
x,8,8,0,6 (x23.1)
8,8,8,0,10 (123.4)
x,8,8,0,10 (x12.3)
1,x,1,0,1 (1x2.3)
8,8,8,0,x (123.x)
5,x,1,3,1 (3x121)
5,8,8,0,x (123.x)
8,8,5,0,x (231.x)
5,x,1,0,1 (3x1.2)
x,8,8,0,x (x12.x)
8,8,x,8,10 (11x12)
8,8,8,x,10 (111x2)
8,8,x,0,6 (23x.1)
5,8,8,8,x (1234x)
8,8,5,8,x (2314x)
8,8,5,x,6 (341x2)
8,8,x,0,10 (12x.3)
5,8,8,x,6 (134x2)
x,8,8,x,10 (x11x2)
8,8,x,0,x (12x.x)
5,x,1,x,1 (2x1x1)
5,x,1,3,x (3x12x)
5,8,8,x,x (123xx)
8,8,5,x,x (231xx)
8,8,x,x,10 (11xx2)
8,x,x,8,10 (1xx12)

Quick Summary

  • The G# chord contains the notes: G♯, B♯, D♯
  • In Double C tuning, there are 32 voicings available
  • Also written as: G#M, G#Δ, G# maj, G# Major
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the G# chord on Banjo?

G# is a G# Major chord. It contains the notes G♯, B♯, D♯. On Banjo in Double C tuning, there are 32 ways to play this chord.

How do you play G# on Banjo?

To play G# on in Double C tuning, use one of the 32 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the G# chord?

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

How many ways can you play G# on Banjo?

In Double C tuning, there are 32 voicings for the G# chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: G♯, B♯, D♯.

What are other names for G#?

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