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

Short answer: G# is a G# Major chord with the notes G♯, B♯, D♯. In Open C tuning, there are 25 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♯

8,8,8,8,8 (11111)
x,8,8,8,8 (x1111)
x,x,8,8,8 (xx111)
x,8,8,8,5 (x2341)
x,5,8,8,8 (x1234)
x,8,8,4,5 (x3412)
x,5,8,4,8 (x2314)
8,8,8,8,x (1111x)
8,x,8,8,8 (1x111)
8,8,x,8,8 (11x11)
x,8,8,8,x (x111x)
8,5,8,x,8 (213x4)
8,8,8,x,5 (234x1)
8,5,x,8,8 (21x34)
8,8,x,8,5 (23x41)
8,5,x,4,8 (32x14)
8,8,x,4,5 (34x12)
x,5,8,x,8 (x12x3)
x,8,8,x,5 (x23x1)
x,5,x,4,8 (x2x13)
x,8,x,4,5 (x3x12)
8,8,x,8,x (11x1x)
8,x,x,8,8 (1xx11)
8,5,x,x,8 (21xx3)
8,8,x,x,5 (23xx1)

Quick Summary

  • The G# chord contains the notes: G♯, B♯, D♯
  • In Open C tuning, there are 25 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 C tuning, there are 25 ways to play this chord.

How do you play G# on Banjo?

To play G# 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 G# chord?

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

How many ways can you play G# on Banjo?

In Open C tuning, there are 25 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♯.