Am#5 Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in Open E Tuning

Short answer: Am#5 is a A Minor ♯5 chord with the notes A, C, E♯. In Open E tuning, there are 21 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: A-#5

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How to Play Am#5 on Banjo

Am#5, A-#5

Notes: A, C, E♯

5,6,5,5,6 (12113)
x,6,5,5,6 (x2113)
8,6,5,5,6 (42113)
5,6,8,5,6 (12413)
x,x,5,5,6 (xx112)
5,6,5,5,x (1211x)
5,x,5,5,6 (1x112)
5,6,x,5,6 (12x13)
x,6,5,5,x (x211x)
8,6,5,5,x (3211x)
5,6,8,5,x (1231x)
8,x,5,5,6 (3x112)
5,x,8,5,6 (1x312)
8,6,5,x,6 (421x3)
5,6,8,x,6 (124x3)
5,6,x,5,x (12x1x)
5,x,x,5,6 (1xx12)
8,6,5,x,x (321xx)
5,6,8,x,x (123xx)
8,x,5,x,6 (3x1x2)
5,x,8,x,6 (1x3x2)

Quick Summary

  • The Am#5 chord contains the notes: A, C, E♯
  • In Open E tuning, there are 21 voicings available
  • Also written as: A-#5
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Am#5 chord on Banjo?

Am#5 is a A Minor ♯5 chord. It contains the notes A, C, E♯. On Banjo in Open E tuning, there are 21 ways to play this chord.

How do you play Am#5 on Banjo?

To play Am#5 on in Open E 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 Am#5 chord?

The Am#5 chord contains the notes: A, C, E♯.

How many ways can you play Am#5 on Banjo?

In Open E tuning, there are 21 voicings for the Am#5 chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: A, C, E♯.

What are other names for Am#5?

Am#5 is also known as A-#5. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: A, C, E♯.