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

Short answer: G#b5 is a G# ♭5 chord with the notes G♯, B♯, D. In Double C tuning, there are 51 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: G#Mb5, G#Δ-5

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How to Play G#b5 on Banjo

G#b5, G#Mb5, G#Δ-5

Notes: G♯, B♯, D

x,x,1,0,0 (xx1..)
7,8,7,0,0 (132..)
5,8,5,0,0 (132..)
7,8,5,0,0 (231..)
5,8,7,0,0 (132..)
x,8,7,0,0 (x21..)
x,8,5,0,0 (x21..)
7,8,5,8,0 (2314.)
5,8,7,8,0 (1324.)
5,8,5,8,0 (1324.)
7,8,7,0,6 (243.1)
7,8,5,0,6 (341.2)
5,8,7,0,6 (143.2)
7,8,7,8,10 (12134)
x,8,5,8,0 (x213.)
x,8,7,0,6 (x32.1)
7,8,7,0,10 (132.4)
x,8,7,0,10 (x21.3)
x,8,7,8,10 (x2134)
1,x,1,0,0 (1x2..)
7,8,x,0,0 (12x..)
5,x,1,0,0 (2x1..)
5,8,x,0,0 (12x..)
x,8,x,0,0 (x1x..)
5,x,1,2,0 (3x12.)
7,8,7,0,x (132.x)
5,8,7,0,x (132.x)
5,8,7,x,0 (132x.)
7,8,5,x,0 (231x.)
5,8,5,x,0 (132x.)
7,8,5,0,x (231.x)
x,8,7,0,x (x21.x)
5,8,x,8,0 (12x3.)
x,8,5,x,0 (x21x.)
7,8,x,0,6 (23x.1)
5,8,7,8,x (1324x)
7,8,5,8,x (2314x)
7,8,7,x,10 (121x3)
5,8,7,x,6 (143x2)
7,8,5,x,6 (341x2)
7,8,x,0,10 (12x.3)
7,8,x,8,10 (12x34)
x,8,7,x,10 (x21x3)
7,8,x,0,x (12x.x)
5,x,1,x,0 (2x1x.)
5,8,x,x,0 (12xx.)
5,x,1,2,x (3x12x)
5,8,7,x,x (132xx)
7,8,5,x,x (231xx)
7,x,x,8,10 (1xx23)
7,8,x,x,10 (12xx3)

Quick Summary

  • The G#b5 chord contains the notes: G♯, B♯, D
  • In Double C tuning, there are 51 voicings available
  • Also written as: G#Mb5, G#Δ-5
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the G#b5 chord on Banjo?

G#b5 is a G# ♭5 chord. It contains the notes G♯, B♯, D. On Banjo in Double C tuning, there are 51 ways to play this chord.

How do you play G#b5 on Banjo?

To play G#b5 on in Double C tuning, use one of the 51 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the G#b5 chord?

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

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

In Double C tuning, there are 51 voicings for the G#b5 chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: G♯, B♯, D.

What are other names for G#b5?

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