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

Short answer: E# is a E# Major chord with the notes E♯, G♯♯, B♯. In Open A tuning, there are 26 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

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

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How to Play E# on Banjo

E#, E#M, E#Δ, E#maj, E#Major

Notes: E♯, G♯♯, B♯

3,1,0,4,1 (31.42)
0,1,3,4,1 (.1342)
3,1,0,4,5 (21.34)
0,1,3,4,5 (.1234)
x,x,8,8,8 (xx111)
x,1,3,4,5 (x1234)
8,x,8,8,8 (1x111)
0,1,3,x,1 (.13x2)
0,1,3,4,x (.123x)
3,1,0,x,1 (31.x2)
3,1,0,4,x (21.3x)
0,1,3,x,5 (.12x3)
3,1,0,x,5 (21.x3)
0,x,8,8,8 (.x123)
3,1,x,4,5 (21x34)
3,1,3,x,5 (213x4)
0,x,8,4,8 (.x213)
x,1,3,x,5 (x12x3)
0,x,8,11,8 (.x132)
3,1,0,x,x (21.xx)
0,1,3,x,x (.12xx)
3,x,x,4,5 (1xx23)
0,x,8,x,8 (.x1x2)
3,1,x,x,5 (21xx3)
0,x,x,4,8 (.xx12)
0,x,8,11,x (.x12x)

Quick Summary

  • The E# chord contains the notes: E♯, G♯♯, B♯
  • In Open A tuning, there are 26 voicings available
  • Also written as: E#M, E#Δ, E# maj, E# Major
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the E# chord on Banjo?

E# is a E# Major chord. It contains the notes E♯, G♯♯, B♯. On Banjo in Open A tuning, there are 26 ways to play this chord.

How do you play E# on Banjo?

To play E# on in Open A tuning, use one of the 26 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the E# chord?

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

How many ways can you play E# on Banjo?

In Open A tuning, there are 26 voicings for the E# chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: E♯, G♯♯, B♯.

What are other names for E#?

E# is also known as E#M, E#Δ, E# maj, E# Major. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: E♯, G♯♯, B♯.

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