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

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

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

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How to Play G# on Banjo

G#, G#M, G#Δ, G#maj, G#Major

Notes: G♯, B♯, D♯

x,4,3,2,4 (x3214)
x,x,11,11,11 (xx111)
x,4,6,7,8 (x1234)
3,4,3,2,x (2431x)
11,x,11,11,11 (1x111)
3,4,x,2,4 (23x14)
x,4,3,2,x (x321x)
6,4,3,2,x (4321x)
3,4,6,2,x (2341x)
6,4,3,x,4 (421x3)
3,4,6,x,4 (124x3)
6,4,3,7,x (3214x)
3,4,6,7,x (1234x)
6,4,6,x,8 (213x4)
6,4,x,7,8 (21x34)
x,4,6,x,8 (x12x3)
3,4,x,2,x (23x1x)
3,4,6,x,x (123xx)
6,4,3,x,x (321xx)
6,x,x,7,8 (1xx23)
6,4,x,x,8 (21xx3)

Quick Summary

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the G# chord on Banjo?

G# is a G# Major 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# on Banjo?

To play G# 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# chord?

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

How many ways can you play G# on Banjo?

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

What are other names for G#?

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

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