E Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in G minor Tuning

Short answer: E is a E Major chord with the notes E, G♯, B. In G minor tuning, there are 31 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: EM, EΔ, E maj, E Major

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How to Play E on Banjo

E, EM, EΔ, Emaj, EMajor

Notes: E, G♯, B

1,2,1,1,2 (12113)
x,2,1,1,2 (x2113)
1,2,4,1,2 (12413)
4,2,1,1,2 (42113)
x,x,1,1,2 (xx112)
x,2,4,6,6 (x1234)
x,6,4,6,2 (x3241)
1,2,1,1,x (1211x)
1,x,1,1,2 (1x112)
1,2,x,1,2 (12x13)
x,2,1,1,x (x211x)
1,2,4,1,x (1231x)
4,2,1,1,x (3211x)
4,x,1,1,2 (3x112)
1,x,4,1,2 (1x312)
4,2,1,x,2 (421x3)
1,2,4,x,2 (124x3)
4,6,x,6,2 (23x41)
4,2,4,x,6 (213x4)
4,2,x,6,6 (21x34)
4,6,4,x,2 (243x1)
x,6,4,x,2 (x32x1)
x,2,4,x,6 (x12x3)
1,2,x,1,x (12x1x)
1,x,x,1,2 (1xx12)
1,2,4,x,x (123xx)
4,2,1,x,x (321xx)
4,x,1,x,2 (3x1x2)
1,x,4,x,2 (1x3x2)
4,2,x,x,6 (21xx3)
4,6,x,x,2 (23xx1)

Quick Summary

  • The E chord contains the notes: E, G♯, B
  • In G minor tuning, there are 31 voicings available
  • Also written as: EM, EΔ, E maj, E Major
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the E chord on Banjo?

E is a E Major chord. It contains the notes E, G♯, B. On Banjo in G minor tuning, there are 31 ways to play this chord.

How do you play E on Banjo?

To play E on in G minor tuning, use one of the 31 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the E chord?

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

How many ways can you play E on Banjo?

In G minor tuning, there are 31 voicings for the E chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: E, G♯, B.

What are other names for E?

E is also known as EM, EΔ, E maj, E Major. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: E, G♯, B.

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