G#m#5 Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in Open C Tuning

Short answer: G#m#5 is a G# Minor ♯5 chord with the notes G♯, B, D♯♯. In Open C tuning, there are 18 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: G#-#5

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How to Play G#m#5 on Banjo

G#m#5, G#-#5

Notes: G♯, B, D♯♯

x,9,8,7,9 (x3214)
x,x,8,7,9 (xx213)
8,9,8,7,x (2431x)
8,x,8,7,9 (2x314)
8,9,x,7,9 (23x14)
x,9,8,7,x (x321x)
8,9,11,7,x (2341x)
11,9,8,7,x (4321x)
11,9,8,x,9 (421x3)
8,9,11,x,9 (124x3)
11,x,8,7,9 (4x213)
8,x,11,7,9 (2x413)
8,9,x,7,x (23x1x)
8,9,11,x,x (123xx)
11,9,8,x,x (321xx)
8,x,x,7,9 (2xx13)
11,x,8,x,9 (3x1x2)
8,x,11,x,9 (1x3x2)

Quick Summary

  • The G#m#5 chord contains the notes: G♯, B, D♯♯
  • In Open C tuning, there are 18 voicings available
  • Also written as: G#-#5
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the G#m#5 chord on Banjo?

G#m#5 is a G# Minor ♯5 chord. It contains the notes G♯, B, D♯♯. On Banjo in Open C tuning, there are 18 ways to play this chord.

How do you play G#m#5 on Banjo?

To play G#m#5 on in Open C tuning, use one of the 18 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the G#m#5 chord?

The G#m#5 chord contains the notes: G♯, B, D♯♯.

How many ways can you play G#m#5 on Banjo?

In Open C tuning, there are 18 voicings for the G#m#5 chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: G♯, B, D♯♯.

What are other names for G#m#5?

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

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