C#7b5 Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in Open A Tuning

Short answer: C#7b5 is a C# Dominant 7♭5 chord with the notes C♯, E♯, G, B. In Open A tuning, there are 12 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: C#M7b5, C#M7b5, C#M7b5, C# dom7dim5

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How to Play C#7b5 on Banjo

C#7b5, C#M7b5, C#M7b5, C#M7b5, C#dom7dim5

Notes: C♯, E♯, G, B

10,9,8,0,7 (432.1)
8,9,10,0,7 (234.1)
x,9,8,6,7 (x4312)
2,x,4,4,3 (1x342)
8,9,10,10,x (1234x)
10,9,8,10,x (3214x)
10,x,8,0,7 (3x2.1)
8,x,10,0,7 (2x3.1)
8,x,4,6,7 (4x123)
8,9,x,6,7 (34x12)
10,9,8,x,7 (432x1)
8,9,10,x,7 (234x1)

Quick Summary

  • The C#7b5 chord contains the notes: C♯, E♯, G, B
  • In Open A tuning, there are 12 voicings available
  • Also written as: C#M7b5, C#M7b5, C#M7b5, C# dom7dim5
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the C#7b5 chord on Banjo?

C#7b5 is a C# Dominant 7♭5 chord. It contains the notes C♯, E♯, G, B. On Banjo in Open A tuning, there are 12 ways to play this chord.

How do you play C#7b5 on Banjo?

To play C#7b5 on in Open A tuning, use one of the 12 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the C#7b5 chord?

The C#7b5 chord contains the notes: C♯, E♯, G, B.

How many ways can you play C#7b5 on Banjo?

In Open A tuning, there are 12 voicings for the C#7b5 chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: C♯, E♯, G, B.

What are other names for C#7b5?

C#7b5 is also known as C#M7b5, C#M7b5, C#M7b5, C# dom7dim5. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: C♯, E♯, G, B.

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