G# Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in Kapo 2 Tuning

Short answer: G# is a G# Major chord with the notes G♯, B♯, D♯. In Kapo 2 tuning, there are 21 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: G#M, G#Δ, G# maj, G# Major

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How to Play G# on Banjo

G#, G#M, G#Δ, G#maj, G#Major

Notes: G♯, B♯, D♯

6,6,6,6,8 (11112)
x,6,6,6,8 (x1112)
6,6,6,10,8 (11132)
x,6,6,10,8 (x1132)
x,x,11,10,11 (xx213)
6,6,6,x,8 (111x2)
6,6,x,6,8 (11x12)
3,6,6,6,x (1234x)
6,6,6,10,x (1112x)
6,6,3,6,x (2314x)
6,6,3,x,4 (341x2)
3,6,6,x,4 (134x2)
x,6,6,x,8 (x11x2)
6,6,x,10,8 (11x32)
x,6,6,10,x (x112x)
11,x,11,10,11 (2x314)
3,6,6,x,x (123xx)
6,6,3,x,x (231xx)
6,x,x,6,8 (1xx12)
6,6,x,x,8 (11xx2)
6,6,x,10,x (11x2x)

Quick Summary

  • The G# chord contains the notes: G♯, B♯, D♯
  • In Kapo 2 tuning, there are 21 voicings available
  • Also written as: G#M, G#Δ, G# maj, G# Major
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the G# chord on Banjo?

G# is a G# Major chord. It contains the notes G♯, B♯, D♯. On Banjo in Kapo 2 tuning, there are 21 ways to play this chord.

How do you play G# on Banjo?

To play G# on in Kapo 2 tuning, use one of the 21 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the G# chord?

The G# chord contains the notes: G♯, B♯, D♯.

How many ways can you play G# on Banjo?

In Kapo 2 tuning, there are 21 voicings for the G# chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: G♯, B♯, D♯.

What are other names for G#?

G# is also known as G#M, G#Δ, G# maj, G# Major. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: G♯, B♯, D♯.