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

Short answer: C# is a C# Major chord with the notes C♯, E♯, G♯. In Open A tuning, there are 30 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: C#M, C#Δ, C# maj, C# Major

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How to Play C# on Banjo

C#, C#M, C#Δ, C#maj, C#Major

Notes: C♯, E♯, G♯

x,x,4,4,4 (xx111)
8,9,11,0,9 (124.3)
11,9,8,0,9 (421.3)
x,9,8,7,9 (x3214)
x,x,8,0,4 (xx2.1)
4,x,4,4,4 (1x111)
8,x,4,4,4 (2x111)
8,x,4,7,4 (3x121)
8,9,11,0,x (123.x)
11,9,8,0,x (321.x)
8,x,8,0,4 (2x3.1)
8,9,8,7,x (2431x)
4,x,8,0,4 (1x3.2)
8,x,4,0,4 (3x1.2)
8,9,x,7,9 (23x14)
x,9,8,7,x (x321x)
8,x,11,0,9 (1x3.2)
11,x,8,0,9 (3x1.2)
8,9,11,7,x (2341x)
11,9,8,7,x (4321x)
11,9,8,x,9 (421x3)
8,9,11,x,9 (124x3)
8,x,4,x,4 (2x1x1)
8,x,11,0,x (1x2.x)
11,x,8,0,x (2x1.x)
8,x,4,7,x (3x12x)
8,9,x,7,x (23x1x)
8,x,x,0,4 (2xx.1)
8,9,11,x,x (123xx)
11,9,8,x,x (321xx)

Quick Summary

  • The C# chord contains the notes: C♯, E♯, G♯
  • In Open A tuning, there are 30 voicings available
  • Also written as: C#M, C#Δ, C# maj, C# Major
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the C# chord on Banjo?

C# is a C# Major chord. It contains the notes C♯, E♯, G♯. On Banjo in Open A tuning, there are 30 ways to play this chord.

How do you play C# on Banjo?

To play C# on in Open A tuning, use one of the 30 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 30 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 C#M, C#Δ, C# maj, C# Major. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: C♯, E♯, G♯.