B Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in G minor Tuning

Short answer: B is a B Major chord with the notes B, D♯, F♯. In G minor tuning, there are 23 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: BM, BΔ, B maj, B Major

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How to Play B on Banjo

B, BM, BΔ, Bmaj, BMajor

Notes: B, D♯, F♯

8,9,8,8,9 (12113)
x,9,8,8,9 (x2113)
8,9,11,8,9 (12413)
11,9,8,8,9 (42113)
x,x,8,8,9 (xx112)
8,9,8,8,x (1211x)
8,x,8,8,9 (1x112)
8,9,x,8,9 (12x13)
x,9,8,8,x (x211x)
11,9,8,8,x (3211x)
8,9,11,8,x (1231x)
8,x,11,8,9 (1x312)
11,x,8,8,9 (3x112)
11,9,8,x,9 (421x3)
8,9,11,x,9 (124x3)
8,9,x,8,x (12x1x)
8,x,x,8,9 (1xx12)
4,x,8,8,x (1x23x)
8,x,4,8,x (2x13x)
8,9,11,x,x (123xx)
11,9,8,x,x (321xx)
11,x,8,x,9 (3x1x2)
8,x,11,x,9 (1x3x2)

Quick Summary

  • The B chord contains the notes: B, D♯, F♯
  • In G minor tuning, there are 23 voicings available
  • Also written as: BM, BΔ, B maj, B Major
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the B chord on Banjo?

B is a B Major chord. It contains the notes B, D♯, F♯. On Banjo in G minor tuning, there are 23 ways to play this chord.

How do you play B on Banjo?

To play B on in G minor tuning, use one of the 23 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 G minor tuning, there are 23 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 BM, BΔ, B maj, B Major. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: B, D♯, F♯.