B#b5 Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in Open A Tuning

Short answer: B#b5 is a B# ♭5 chord with the notes B♯, D♯♯, F♯. In Open A tuning, there are 38 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: B#Mb5, B#Δ-5

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How to Play B#b5 on Banjo

B#b5, B#Mb5, B#Δ-5

Notes: B♯, D♯♯, F♯

7,8,7,5,0 (2431.)
x,x,3,5,0 (xx12.)
x,x,3,3,2 (xx231)
9,8,7,5,0 (4321.)
7,8,9,5,0 (2341.)
9,8,9,5,0 (3241.)
x,8,7,5,0 (x321.)
9,8,9,11,0 (2134.)
9,8,7,11,0 (3214.)
x,8,9,5,0 (x231.)
7,8,9,11,0 (1234.)
x,8,9,11,0 (x123.)
x,8,7,5,8 (x3214)
3,x,3,5,0 (1x23.)
3,x,3,3,2 (2x341)
9,8,9,x,0 (213x.)
7,8,9,x,0 (123x.)
9,8,7,x,0 (321x.)
7,x,3,5,0 (3x12.)
7,8,x,5,0 (23x1.)
x,8,9,x,0 (x12x.)
9,8,x,5,0 (32x1.)
7,8,7,5,x (2431x)
x,8,x,5,0 (x2x1.)
7,8,9,5,x (2341x)
9,8,7,5,x (4321x)
7,8,x,5,8 (23x14)
9,8,x,11,0 (21x3.)
x,8,7,5,x (x321x)
9,8,7,x,8 (421x3)
7,8,9,x,8 (124x3)
9,8,7,11,x (3214x)
7,8,9,11,x (1234x)
9,8,x,x,0 (21xx.)
7,8,9,x,x (123xx)
9,8,7,x,x (321xx)
7,x,3,5,x (3x12x)
7,8,x,5,x (23x1x)

Quick Summary

  • The B#b5 chord contains the notes: B♯, D♯♯, F♯
  • In Open A tuning, there are 38 voicings available
  • Also written as: B#Mb5, B#Δ-5
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the B#b5 chord on Banjo?

B#b5 is a B# ♭5 chord. It contains the notes B♯, D♯♯, F♯. On Banjo in Open A tuning, there are 38 ways to play this chord.

How do you play B#b5 on Banjo?

To play B#b5 on in Open A tuning, use one of the 38 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the B#b5 chord?

The B#b5 chord contains the notes: B♯, D♯♯, F♯.

How many ways can you play B#b5 on Banjo?

In Open A tuning, there are 38 voicings for the B#b5 chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: B♯, D♯♯, F♯.

What are other names for B#b5?

B#b5 is also known as B#Mb5, B#Δ-5. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: B♯, D♯♯, F♯.