B° Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in Kapo 2 Tuning

Short answer: B° is a B Diminished chord with the notes B, D, F. In Kapo 2 tuning, there are 32 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: Bmb5, Bmo5, B dim, B Diminished

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How to Play B° on Banjo

B°, Bmb5, Bmo5, Bdim, BDiminished

Notes: B, D, F

x,x,2,0,1 (xx2.1)
8,9,8,9,10 (12134)
8,9,8,0,7 (243.1)
5,9,8,0,7 (143.2)
8,9,5,0,7 (341.2)
8,9,8,0,10 (132.4)
x,9,8,0,7 (x32.1)
x,9,8,0,10 (x21.3)
x,9,8,9,10 (x2134)
2,x,2,0,1 (2x3.1)
8,9,8,0,x (132.x)
5,x,2,0,1 (3x2.1)
8,9,5,0,x (231.x)
5,9,8,0,x (132.x)
5,x,2,3,1 (4x231)
x,9,8,0,x (x21.x)
8,9,8,x,10 (121x3)
8,9,x,0,7 (23x.1)
8,9,5,9,x (2314x)
8,9,x,0,10 (12x.3)
5,9,8,9,x (1324x)
8,9,5,x,7 (341x2)
8,9,x,9,10 (12x34)
5,9,8,x,7 (143x2)
x,9,8,x,10 (x21x3)
8,9,x,0,x (12x.x)
5,x,2,3,x (3x12x)
5,x,2,x,1 (3x2x1)
5,9,8,x,x (132xx)
8,9,5,x,x (231xx)
8,9,x,x,10 (12xx3)
8,x,x,9,10 (1xx23)

Quick Summary

  • The B° chord contains the notes: B, D, F
  • In Kapo 2 tuning, there are 32 voicings available
  • Also written as: Bmb5, Bmo5, B dim, B Diminished
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the B° chord on Banjo?

B° is a B Diminished chord. It contains the notes B, D, F. On Banjo in Kapo 2 tuning, there are 32 ways to play this chord.

How do you play B° on Banjo?

To play B° on in Kapo 2 tuning, use one of the 32 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 Kapo 2 tuning, there are 32 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 Bmb5, Bmo5, B dim, B Diminished. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: B, D, F.