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

Short answer: G#b5 is a G# ♭5 chord with the notes G♯, B♯, D. In Open A tuning, there are 21 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: G#Mb5, G#Δ-5

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How to Play G#b5 on Banjo

G#b5, G#Mb5, G#Δ-5

Notes: G♯, B♯, D

x,4,3,1,4 (x3214)
x,4,5,7,8 (x1234)
x,x,11,11,10 (xx231)
3,4,3,1,x (2431x)
5,4,3,1,x (4321x)
3,4,5,1,x (2341x)
3,4,x,1,4 (23x14)
3,4,5,x,4 (124x3)
x,4,3,1,x (x321x)
5,4,3,x,4 (421x3)
5,4,3,7,x (3214x)
3,4,5,7,x (1234x)
5,4,x,7,8 (21x34)
5,4,5,x,8 (213x4)
11,x,11,11,10 (2x341)
x,4,5,x,8 (x12x3)
3,4,5,x,x (123xx)
5,4,3,x,x (321xx)
3,4,x,1,x (23x1x)
5,x,x,7,8 (1xx23)
5,4,x,x,8 (21xx3)

Quick Summary

  • The G#b5 chord contains the notes: G♯, B♯, D
  • In Open A tuning, there are 21 voicings available
  • Also written as: G#Mb5, G#Δ-5
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the G#b5 chord on Banjo?

G#b5 is a G# ♭5 chord. It contains the notes G♯, B♯, D. On Banjo in Open A tuning, there are 21 ways to play this chord.

How do you play G#b5 on Banjo?

To play G#b5 on in Open A tuning, use one of the 21 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the G#b5 chord?

The G#b5 chord contains the notes: G♯, B♯, D.

How many ways can you play G#b5 on Banjo?

In Open A tuning, there are 21 voicings for the G#b5 chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: G♯, B♯, D.

What are other names for G#b5?

G#b5 is also known as G#Mb5, G#Δ-5. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: G♯, B♯, D.

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