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

Short answer: D° is a D Diminished chord with the notes D, F, A♭. In Open A tuning, there are 17 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: Dmb5, Dmo5, D dim, D Diminished

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How to Play D° on Banjo

D°, Dmb5, Dmo5, Ddim, DDiminished

Notes: D, F, A♭

x,x,5,4,4 (xx211)
x,10,8,7,10 (x3214)
5,x,5,4,4 (2x311)
8,x,5,4,4 (3x211)
8,x,5,7,4 (4x231)
8,10,8,7,x (2431x)
8,10,x,7,10 (23x14)
8,10,11,7,x (2341x)
11,10,8,7,x (4321x)
x,10,8,7,x (x321x)
11,10,8,x,10 (421x3)
8,10,11,x,10 (124x3)
8,x,5,7,x (3x12x)
11,10,8,x,x (321xx)
8,10,11,x,x (123xx)
8,10,x,7,x (23x1x)
8,x,5,x,4 (3x2x1)

Quick Summary

  • The D° chord contains the notes: D, F, A♭
  • In Open A tuning, there are 17 voicings available
  • Also written as: Dmb5, Dmo5, D dim, D Diminished
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the D° chord on Banjo?

D° is a D Diminished chord. It contains the notes D, F, A♭. On Banjo in Open A tuning, there are 17 ways to play this chord.

How do you play D° on Banjo?

To play D° on in Open A tuning, use one of the 17 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the D° chord?

The D° chord contains the notes: D, F, A♭.

How many ways can you play D° on Banjo?

In Open A tuning, there are 17 voicings for the D° chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: D, F, A♭.

What are other names for D°?

D° is also known as Dmb5, Dmo5, D dim, D Diminished. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: D, F, A♭.

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