C° Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in Open A Tuning

Short answer: C° is a C Diminished chord with the notes C, E♭, G♭. In Open A tuning, there are 23 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: Cmb5, Cmo5, C dim, C Diminished

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How to Play C° on Banjo

C°, Cm^b5, Cm^o5, Cdim, CDiminished

Notes: C, E♭, G♭

Quick Summary

The C° chord contains the notes: C, E♭, G♭
In Open A tuning, there are 23 voicings available
Also written as: Cmb5, Cmo5, C dim, C Diminished
Each diagram shows finger positions on the Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the C° chord on Banjo?

C° is a C Diminished chord. It contains the notes C, E♭, G♭. On Banjo in Open A tuning, there are 23 ways to play this chord.

How do you play C° on Banjo?

To play C° on in Open A tuning, use one of the 23 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the C° chord?

The C° chord contains the notes: C, E♭, G♭.

How many ways can you play C° on Banjo?

In Open A tuning, there are 23 voicings for the C° chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: C, E♭, G♭.

What are other names for C°?

C° is also known as Cmb5, Cmo5, C dim, C Diminished. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: C, E♭, G♭.

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