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

Short answer: D# is a D# Major chord with the notes D♯, F♯♯, A♯. In Open A tuning, there are 12 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

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

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How to Play D# on Banjo

D#, D#M, D#Δ, D#maj, D#Major

Notes: D♯, F♯♯, A♯

x,x,6,6,6 (xx111)
x,11,10,9,11 (x3214)
6,x,6,6,6 (1x111)
10,x,6,6,6 (2x111)
10,x,6,9,6 (3x121)
10,11,10,9,x (2431x)
10,11,x,9,11 (23x14)
x,11,10,9,x (x321x)
1,x,x,2,3 (1xx23)
10,x,6,x,6 (2x1x1)
10,x,6,9,x (3x12x)
10,11,x,9,x (23x1x)

Quick Summary

  • The D# chord contains the notes: D♯, F♯♯, A♯
  • In Open A tuning, there are 12 voicings available
  • Also written as: D#M, D#Δ, D# maj, D# Major
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the D# chord on Banjo?

D# is a D# Major chord. It contains the notes D♯, F♯♯, A♯. On Banjo in Open A tuning, there are 12 ways to play this chord.

How do you play D# on Banjo?

To play D# 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 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 12 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 D#M, D#Δ, D# maj, D# Major. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: D♯, F♯♯, A♯.

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