B° Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in F# Tuning

Short answer: B° is a B Diminished chord with the notes B, D, F. In F# tuning, there are 20 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: Bmb5, Bmo5, B dim, B Diminished

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How to Play B° on Banjo

B°, Bmb5, Bmo5, Bdim, BDiminished

Notes: B, D, F

x,10,8,7,10 (x3214)
x,x,8,7,10 (xx213)
8,10,8,7,x (2431x)
8,x,8,7,10 (2x314)
11,10,8,7,x (4321x)
8,10,11,7,x (2341x)
8,10,x,7,10 (23x14)
x,10,8,7,x (x321x)
11,10,8,x,10 (421x3)
8,10,11,x,10 (124x3)
8,x,11,7,10 (2x413)
11,x,8,7,10 (4x213)
5,x,8,7,x (1x32x)
8,x,5,7,x (3x12x)
8,10,11,x,x (123xx)
11,10,8,x,x (321xx)
8,10,x,7,x (23x1x)
8,x,x,7,10 (2xx13)
8,x,11,x,10 (1x3x2)
11,x,8,x,10 (3x1x2)

Quick Summary

  • The B° chord contains the notes: B, D, F
  • In F# tuning, there are 20 voicings available
  • Also written as: Bmb5, Bmo5, B dim, B Diminished
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the B° chord on Banjo?

B° is a B Diminished chord. It contains the notes B, D, F. On Banjo in F# tuning, there are 20 ways to play this chord.

How do you play B° on Banjo?

To play B° on in F# tuning, use one of the 20 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the B° chord?

The B° chord contains the notes: B, D, F.

How many ways can you play B° on Banjo?

In F# tuning, there are 20 voicings for the B° chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: B, D, F.

What are other names for B°?

B° is also known as Bmb5, Bmo5, B dim, B Diminished. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: B, D, F.

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