G#7b5 Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in Open A Tuning

Short answer: G#7b5 is a G# Dominant 7♭5 chord with the notes G♯, B♯, D, F♯. In Open A tuning, there are 9 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: G#M7b5, G#M7b5, G#M7b5, G# dom7dim5

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How to Play G#7b5 on Banjo

G#7b5, G#M7b5, G#M7b5, G#M7b5, G#dom7dim5

Notes: G♯, B♯, D, F♯

x,4,3,1,2 (x4312)
x,4,5,5,8 (x1234)
5,4,3,5,x (3214x)
3,4,5,5,x (1234x)
3,4,x,1,2 (34x12)
5,4,3,x,2 (432x1)
3,4,5,x,2 (234x1)
5,4,x,5,8 (21x34)
9,x,11,11,10 (1x342)

Quick Summary

  • The G#7b5 chord contains the notes: G♯, B♯, D, F♯
  • In Open A tuning, there are 9 voicings available
  • Also written as: G#M7b5, G#M7b5, G#M7b5, G# dom7dim5
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the G#7b5 chord on Banjo?

G#7b5 is a G# Dominant 7♭5 chord. It contains the notes G♯, B♯, D, F♯. On Banjo in Open A tuning, there are 9 ways to play this chord.

How do you play G#7b5 on Banjo?

To play G#7b5 on in Open A tuning, use one of the 9 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the G#7b5 chord?

The G#7b5 chord contains the notes: G♯, B♯, D, F♯.

How many ways can you play G#7b5 on Banjo?

In Open A tuning, there are 9 voicings for the G#7b5 chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: G♯, B♯, D, F♯.

What are other names for G#7b5?

G#7b5 is also known as G#M7b5, G#M7b5, G#M7b5, G# dom7dim5. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: G♯, B♯, D, F♯.

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