B Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in Kapo 2 Tuning

Short answer: B is a B Major chord with the notes B, D♯, F♯. In Kapo 2 tuning, there are 18 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♯

9,9,9,9,11 (11112)
x,x,2,1,2 (xx213)
x,9,9,9,11 (x1112)
2,x,2,1,2 (2x314)
6,x,2,4,2 (3x121)
9,9,x,9,11 (11x12)
9,9,9,x,11 (111x2)
9,9,6,9,x (2314x)
6,9,9,9,x (1234x)
9,9,6,x,7 (341x2)
6,9,9,x,7 (134x2)
x,9,9,x,11 (x11x2)
6,x,2,x,2 (2x1x1)
6,x,2,4,x (3x12x)
6,9,9,x,x (123xx)
9,9,6,x,x (231xx)
9,9,x,x,11 (11xx2)
9,x,x,9,11 (1xx12)

Quick Summary

  • The B chord contains the notes: B, D♯, F♯
  • In Kapo 2 tuning, there are 18 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 Kapo 2 tuning, there are 18 ways to play this chord.

How do you play B on Banjo?

To play B on in Kapo 2 tuning, use one of the 18 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 18 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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