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

Short answer: D° is a D Diminished chord with the notes D, F, A♭. In F# tuning, there are 12 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: Dmb5, Dmo5, D dim, D Diminished

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How to Play D° on Banjo

D°, Dmb5, Dmo5, Ddim, DDiminished

Notes: D, F, A♭

x,4,2,4,1 (x3241)
x,1,2,4,4 (x1234)
2,4,2,x,1 (243x1)
2,4,x,4,1 (23x41)
2,1,2,x,4 (213x4)
2,1,x,4,4 (21x34)
x,4,2,x,1 (x32x1)
x,1,2,x,4 (x12x3)
2,4,x,x,1 (23xx1)
2,1,x,x,4 (21xx3)
8,x,11,10,x (1x32x)
11,x,8,10,x (3x12x)

Quick Summary

  • The D° chord contains the notes: D, F, A♭
  • In F# tuning, there are 12 voicings available
  • Also written as: Dmb5, Dmo5, D dim, D Diminished
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the D° chord on Banjo?

D° is a D Diminished chord. It contains the notes D, F, A♭. On Banjo in F# tuning, there are 12 ways to play this chord.

How do you play D° on Banjo?

To play D° on in F# tuning, use one of the 12 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the D° chord?

The D° chord contains the notes: D, F, A♭.

How many ways can you play D° on Banjo?

In F# tuning, there are 12 voicings for the D° chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: D, F, A♭.

What are other names for D°?

D° is also known as Dmb5, Dmo5, D dim, D Diminished. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: D, F, A♭.