B Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in G Modal Tuning

Short answer: B is a B Major chord with the notes B, D♯, F♯. In G Modal tuning, there are 12 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♯

11,11,8,11,x (2314x)
8,11,11,11,x (1234x)
8,x,11,11,9 (1x342)
11,x,8,11,9 (3x142)
8,11,11,x,9 (134x2)
11,11,8,x,9 (341x2)
8,11,11,x,x (123xx)
11,11,8,x,x (231xx)
8,x,11,11,x (1x23x)
11,x,8,11,x (2x13x)
8,x,11,x,9 (1x3x2)
11,x,8,x,9 (3x1x2)

Quick Summary

  • The B chord contains the notes: B, D♯, F♯
  • In G Modal tuning, there are 12 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 Modal tuning, there are 12 ways to play this chord.

How do you play B on Banjo?

To play B on in G Modal 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 B chord?

The B chord contains the notes: B, D♯, F♯.

How many ways can you play B on Banjo?

In G Modal tuning, there are 12 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♯.

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