B7b5 Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in Open E Tuning

Short answer: B7b5 is a B Dominant 7♭5 chord with the notes B, D♯, F, A. In Open E tuning, there are 18 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: BM7b5, BM7b5, BM7b5, B dom7dim5

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How to Play B7b5 on Banjo

B7b5, BM7b5, BM7b5, BM7b5, Bdom7dim5

Notes: B, D♯, F, A

11,10,11,10,0 (3142.)
11,10,7,10,0 (4213.)
7,10,11,10,0 (1243.)
11,0,11,10,10 (3.412)
x,10,11,10,0 (x132.)
11,0,7,10,10 (4.123)
7,0,11,10,10 (1.423)
x,0,11,10,10 (x.312)
x,10,7,8,6 (x4231)
x,6,7,8,10 (x1234)
11,10,x,10,0 (31x2.)
11,0,x,10,10 (3.x12)
11,10,7,10,x (4213x)
7,10,11,10,x (1243x)
7,10,x,8,6 (24x31)
7,6,x,8,10 (21x34)
11,x,7,10,10 (4x123)
7,x,11,10,10 (1x423)

Quick Summary

  • The B7b5 chord contains the notes: B, D♯, F, A
  • In Open E tuning, there are 18 voicings available
  • Also written as: BM7b5, BM7b5, BM7b5, B dom7dim5
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the B7b5 chord on Banjo?

B7b5 is a B Dominant 7♭5 chord. It contains the notes B, D♯, F, A. On Banjo in Open E tuning, there are 18 ways to play this chord.

How do you play B7b5 on Banjo?

To play B7b5 on in Open E 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 B7b5 chord?

The B7b5 chord contains the notes: B, D♯, F, A.

How many ways can you play B7b5 on Banjo?

In Open E tuning, there are 18 voicings for the B7b5 chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: B, D♯, F, A.

What are other names for B7b5?

B7b5 is also known as BM7b5, BM7b5, BM7b5, B dom7dim5. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: B, D♯, F, A.

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