B#maj7b5 Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in Open A Tuning

Short answer: B#maj7b5 is a B# Major 7♭5 chord with the notes B♯, D♯♯, F♯, A♯♯. In Open A tuning, there are 18 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: B#M7b5, B#Ma7b5, B#j7b5, B#Δ7b5, B#Δb5

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How to Play B#maj7b5 on Banjo

B#M7b5, B#Ma7b5, B#j7b5, B#Δ7b5, B#Δb5, B#maj7b5

Notes: B♯, D♯♯, F♯, A♯♯

9,8,9,10,0 (2134.)
7,8,9,10,0 (1234.)
9,8,7,10,0 (3214.)
9,8,7,10,7 (32141)
7,8,9,10,7 (12341)
9,8,7,11,7 (32141)
7,8,9,11,7 (12341)
x,8,9,10,0 (x123.)
x,8,7,5,7 (x4213)
2,x,3,3,2 (1x231)
2,x,3,5,0 (1x23.)
9,8,7,x,7 (321x1)
7,8,9,x,7 (123x1)
9,8,x,10,0 (21x3.)
7,x,3,5,7 (3x124)
7,8,x,5,7 (24x13)
7,8,9,10,x (1234x)
9,8,7,10,x (3214x)

Quick Summary

  • The B#maj7b5 chord contains the notes: B♯, D♯♯, F♯, A♯♯
  • In Open A tuning, there are 18 voicings available
  • Also written as: B#M7b5, B#Ma7b5, B#j7b5, B#Δ7b5, B#Δb5
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the B#maj7b5 chord on Banjo?

B#maj7b5 is a B# Major 7♭5 chord. It contains the notes B♯, D♯♯, F♯, A♯♯. On Banjo in Open A tuning, there are 18 ways to play this chord.

How do you play B#maj7b5 on Banjo?

To play B#maj7b5 on in Open A 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#maj7b5 chord?

The B#maj7b5 chord contains the notes: B♯, D♯♯, F♯, A♯♯.

How many ways can you play B#maj7b5 on Banjo?

In Open A tuning, there are 18 voicings for the B#maj7b5 chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: B♯, D♯♯, F♯, A♯♯.

What are other names for B#maj7b5?

B#maj7b5 is also known as B#M7b5, B#Ma7b5, B#j7b5, B#Δ7b5, B#Δb5. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: B♯, D♯♯, F♯, A♯♯.

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