B Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in Open A Tuning

Short answer: B is a B Major chord with the notes B, D♯, F♯. In Open A tuning, there are 25 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♯

x,x,2,2,2 (xx111)
x,7,6,5,7 (x3214)
x,7,9,10,11 (x1234)
2,x,2,2,2 (1x111)
6,x,2,2,2 (2x111)
6,x,2,5,2 (3x121)
6,7,6,5,x (2431x)
6,7,x,5,7 (23x14)
x,7,6,5,x (x321x)
9,7,6,5,x (4321x)
6,7,9,5,x (2341x)
6,7,9,x,7 (124x3)
9,7,6,x,7 (421x3)
9,7,6,10,x (3214x)
6,7,9,10,x (1234x)
9,7,9,x,11 (213x4)
9,7,x,10,11 (21x34)
x,7,9,x,11 (x12x3)
6,x,2,x,2 (2x1x1)
6,x,2,5,x (3x12x)
6,7,x,5,x (23x1x)
6,7,9,x,x (123xx)
9,7,6,x,x (321xx)
9,x,x,10,11 (1xx23)
9,7,x,x,11 (21xx3)

Quick Summary

  • The B chord contains the notes: B, D♯, F♯
  • In Open A tuning, there are 25 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 Open A tuning, there are 25 ways to play this chord.

How do you play B on Banjo?

To play B on in Open A tuning, use one of the 25 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 Open A tuning, there are 25 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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