B Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in Open C Tuning

Short answer: B is a B Major chord with the notes B, D♯, F♯. In Open C tuning, there are 25 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: BM, BΔ, B maj, B Major

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How to Play B on Banjo

B, BM, BΔ, Bmaj, BMajor

Notes: B, D♯, F♯

11,11,11,11,11 (11111)
x,11,11,11,11 (x1111)
x,x,11,11,11 (xx111)
x,11,11,11,8 (x2341)
x,8,11,11,11 (x1234)
x,11,11,7,8 (x3412)
x,8,11,7,11 (x2314)
11,11,11,11,x (1111x)
11,x,11,11,11 (1x111)
11,11,x,11,11 (11x11)
x,11,11,11,x (x111x)
11,8,11,x,11 (213x4)
11,11,11,x,8 (234x1)
11,8,x,11,11 (21x34)
11,11,x,11,8 (23x41)
11,8,x,7,11 (32x14)
11,11,x,7,8 (34x12)
x,8,11,x,11 (x12x3)
x,11,11,x,8 (x23x1)
x,8,x,7,11 (x2x13)
x,11,x,7,8 (x3x12)
11,11,x,11,x (11x1x)
11,x,x,11,11 (1xx11)
11,8,x,x,11 (21xx3)
11,11,x,x,8 (23xx1)

Quick Summary

  • The B chord contains the notes: B, D♯, F♯
  • In Open C tuning, there are 25 voicings available
  • Also written as: BM, BΔ, B maj, B Major
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the B chord on Banjo?

B is a B Major chord. It contains the notes B, D♯, F♯. On Banjo in Open C tuning, there are 25 ways to play this chord.

How do you play B on Banjo?

To play B on in Open C tuning, use one of the 25 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the B chord?

The B chord contains the notes: B, D♯, F♯.

How many ways can you play B on Banjo?

In Open C tuning, there are 25 voicings for the B chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: B, D♯, F♯.

What are other names for B?

B is also known as BM, BΔ, B maj, B Major. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: B, D♯, F♯.

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