Em#5 Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in F# Tuning

Short answer: Em#5 is a E Minor ♯5 chord with the notes E, G, B♯. In F# tuning, there are 25 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: E-#5

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How to Play Em#5 on Banjo

Em#5, E-#5

Notes: E, G, B♯

1,3,1,2,3 (13124)
x,3,1,2,3 (x3124)
x,x,1,2,3 (xx123)
x,3,6,6,6 (x1234)
x,6,6,6,3 (x2341)
x,3,6,2,6 (x2314)
x,6,6,2,3 (x3412)
1,3,1,2,x (1312x)
1,x,1,2,3 (1x123)
1,3,x,2,3 (13x24)
x,3,1,2,x (x312x)
6,6,x,6,3 (23x41)
6,6,6,x,3 (234x1)
6,3,6,x,6 (213x4)
6,3,x,6,6 (21x34)
6,3,x,2,6 (32x14)
6,6,x,2,3 (34x12)
x,3,6,x,6 (x12x3)
x,6,6,x,3 (x23x1)
x,3,x,2,6 (x2x13)
x,6,x,2,3 (x3x12)
1,3,x,2,x (13x2x)
1,x,x,2,3 (1xx23)
6,6,x,x,3 (23xx1)
6,3,x,x,6 (21xx3)

Quick Summary

  • The Em#5 chord contains the notes: E, G, B♯
  • In F# tuning, there are 25 voicings available
  • Also written as: E-#5
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Em#5 chord on Banjo?

Em#5 is a E Minor ♯5 chord. It contains the notes E, G, B♯. On Banjo in F# tuning, there are 25 ways to play this chord.

How do you play Em#5 on Banjo?

To play Em#5 on in F# tuning, use one of the 25 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the Em#5 chord?

The Em#5 chord contains the notes: E, G, B♯.

How many ways can you play Em#5 on Banjo?

In F# tuning, there are 25 voicings for the Em#5 chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: E, G, B♯.

What are other names for Em#5?

Em#5 is also known as E-#5. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: E, G, B♯.

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