G#7b5 Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in Double C Tuning

Short answer: G#7b5 is a G# Dominant 7♭5 chord with the notes G♯, B♯, D, F♯. In Double C tuning, there are 28 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: G#M7b5, G#M7b5, G#M7b5, G# dom7dim5

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How to Play G#7b5 on Banjo

G#7b5, G#M7b5, G#M7b5, G#M7b5, G#dom7dim5

Notes: G♯, B♯, D, F♯

11,8,11,0,0 (213..)
5,8,5,6,0 (1423.)
7,8,5,6,0 (3412.)
5,8,7,6,0 (1432.)
11,8,7,0,0 (321..)
7,8,11,0,0 (123..)
x,8,11,0,0 (x12..)
7,8,7,0,4 (243.1)
x,8,5,6,0 (x312.)
7,8,5,0,4 (342.1)
5,8,7,0,4 (243.1)
x,8,7,0,4 (x32.1)
11,8,7,0,10 (421.3)
7,8,11,0,10 (124.3)
x,8,7,6,10 (x3214)
11,8,x,0,0 (21x..)
5,8,x,6,0 (13x2.)
5,x,1,2,4 (4x123)
7,8,5,6,x (3412x)
5,8,7,6,x (1432x)
7,8,11,0,x (123.x)
11,8,7,0,x (321.x)
7,8,x,0,4 (23x.1)
5,8,7,x,4 (243x1)
7,8,5,x,4 (342x1)
7,8,x,6,10 (23x14)
7,8,11,x,10 (124x3)
11,8,7,x,10 (421x3)

Quick Summary

  • The G#7b5 chord contains the notes: G♯, B♯, D, F♯
  • In Double C tuning, there are 28 voicings available
  • Also written as: G#M7b5, G#M7b5, G#M7b5, G# dom7dim5
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the G#7b5 chord on Banjo?

G#7b5 is a G# Dominant 7♭5 chord. It contains the notes G♯, B♯, D, F♯. On Banjo in Double C tuning, there are 28 ways to play this chord.

How do you play G#7b5 on Banjo?

To play G#7b5 on in Double C tuning, use one of the 28 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the G#7b5 chord?

The G#7b5 chord contains the notes: G♯, B♯, D, F♯.

How many ways can you play G#7b5 on Banjo?

In Double C tuning, there are 28 voicings for the G#7b5 chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: G♯, B♯, D, F♯.

What are other names for G#7b5?

G#7b5 is also known as G#M7b5, G#M7b5, G#M7b5, G# dom7dim5. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: G♯, B♯, D, F♯.