C#b5 Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in F# Tuning

Short answer: C#b5 is a C# ♭5 chord with the notes C♯, E♯, G. In F# tuning, there are 37 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: C#Mb5, C#Δ-5

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How to Play C#b5 on Banjo

C#b5, C#Mb5, C#Δ-5

Notes: C♯, E♯, G

1,4,1,3,0 (1423.)
1,0,1,3,4 (1.234)
7,6,7,7,0 (2134.)
x,4,1,3,0 (x312.)
x,0,1,3,4 (x.123)
7,0,7,7,6 (2.341)
x,6,7,7,0 (x123.)
11,0,11,9,0 (2.31.)
x,0,7,7,6 (x.231)
11,0,7,9,0 (3.12.)
7,0,11,9,0 (1.32.)
x,0,11,9,0 (x.21.)
x,x,11,9,0 (xx21.)
1,4,1,x,0 (132x.)
1,4,x,3,0 (13x2.)
x,4,1,x,0 (x21x.)
1,0,x,3,4 (1.x23)
1,0,1,x,4 (1.2x3)
7,6,x,7,0 (21x3.)
7,0,x,7,6 (2.x31)
x,0,1,x,4 (x.1x2)
x,6,x,7,0 (x1x2.)
11,0,x,9,0 (2.x1.)
x,0,x,7,6 (x.x21)
11,0,11,9,x (2.31x)
11,x,11,9,0 (2x31.)
7,0,11,9,x (1.32x)
7,x,11,9,0 (1x32.)
11,x,7,9,0 (3x12.)
11,0,7,9,x (3.12x)
x,0,11,9,x (x.21x)
1,4,x,x,0 (12xx.)
1,0,x,x,4 (1.xx2)
11,0,x,9,x (2.x1x)
11,x,x,9,0 (2xx1.)
7,x,11,9,x (1x32x)
11,x,7,9,x (3x12x)

Quick Summary

  • The C#b5 chord contains the notes: C♯, E♯, G
  • In F# tuning, there are 37 voicings available
  • Also written as: C#Mb5, C#Δ-5
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the C#b5 chord on Banjo?

C#b5 is a C# ♭5 chord. It contains the notes C♯, E♯, G. On Banjo in F# tuning, there are 37 ways to play this chord.

How do you play C#b5 on Banjo?

To play C#b5 on in F# tuning, use one of the 37 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the C#b5 chord?

The C#b5 chord contains the notes: C♯, E♯, G.

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

In F# tuning, there are 37 voicings for the C#b5 chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: C♯, E♯, G.

What are other names for C#b5?

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