Em#5 Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in Kapo 2 Tuning

Short answer: Em#5 is a E Minor ♯5 chord with the notes E, G, B♯. In Kapo 2 tuning, there are 30 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: E-#5

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How to Play Em#5 on Banjo

Em#5, E-#5

Notes: E, G, B♯

3,2,3,2,3 (21314)
x,2,3,2,3 (x1213)
3,2,3,5,0 (2134.)
x,2,3,5,0 (x123.)
x,2,3,5,3 (x1243)
x,x,10,10,0 (xx12.)
x,x,7,5,8 (xx213)
3,2,x,2,3 (21x13)
3,2,x,5,0 (21x3.)
3,2,3,x,3 (213x4)
3,2,3,5,x (2134x)
x,2,3,x,3 (x12x3)
3,x,7,5,3 (1x321)
3,x,7,5,0 (1x32.)
3,2,x,5,3 (21x43)
x,2,3,5,x (x123x)
10,x,10,10,0 (1x23.)
7,x,10,10,0 (1x23.)
10,x,7,10,0 (2x13.)
7,x,7,5,8 (2x314)
10,x,7,10,8 (3x142)
3,x,x,5,0 (1xx2.)
3,2,x,x,3 (21xx3)
3,x,x,2,3 (2xx13)
3,2,x,5,x (21x3x)
3,x,7,x,3 (1x2x1)
10,x,x,10,0 (1xx2.)
3,x,7,5,x (1x32x)
10,x,7,10,x (2x13x)
10,x,7,x,8 (3x1x2)

Quick Summary

  • The Em#5 chord contains the notes: E, G, B♯
  • In Kapo 2 tuning, there are 30 voicings available
  • Also written as: E-#5
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Em#5 chord on Banjo?

Em#5 is a E Minor ♯5 chord. It contains the notes E, G, B♯. On Banjo in Kapo 2 tuning, there are 30 ways to play this chord.

How do you play Em#5 on Banjo?

To play Em#5 on in Kapo 2 tuning, use one of the 30 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the Em#5 chord?

The Em#5 chord contains the notes: E, G, B♯.

How many ways can you play Em#5 on Banjo?

In Kapo 2 tuning, there are 30 voicings for the Em#5 chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: E, G, B♯.

What are other names for Em#5?

Em#5 is also known as E-#5. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: E, G, B♯.

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