B#b5 Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in Open E Tuning

Short answer: B#b5 is a B# ♭5 chord with the notes B♯, D♯♯, F♯. In Open E tuning, there are 27 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: B#Mb5, B#Δ-5

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How to Play B#b5 on Banjo

B#b5, B#Mb5, B#Δ-5

Notes: B♯, D♯♯, F♯

8,7,8,5,5 (32411)
8,5,8,5,7 (31412)
8,7,8,9,7 (21341)
x,7,8,5,5 (x2311)
x,5,8,5,7 (x1312)
x,7,8,9,7 (x1231)
x,7,8,9,5 (x2341)
x,5,8,9,7 (x1342)
x,x,8,9,7 (xx231)
8,7,x,5,5 (32x11)
8,5,x,5,7 (31x12)
x,7,x,5,5 (x2x11)
x,5,x,5,7 (x1x12)
8,7,x,9,7 (21x31)
8,7,8,9,x (2134x)
8,7,8,x,5 (324x1)
8,5,8,x,7 (314x2)
8,x,8,9,7 (2x341)
x,7,8,9,x (x123x)
8,7,x,9,5 (32x41)
8,5,x,9,7 (31x42)
x,7,8,x,5 (x23x1)
x,5,8,x,7 (x13x2)
8,7,x,9,x (21x3x)
8,7,x,x,5 (32xx1)
8,5,x,x,7 (31xx2)
8,x,x,9,7 (2xx31)

Quick Summary

  • The B#b5 chord contains the notes: B♯, D♯♯, F♯
  • In Open E tuning, there are 27 voicings available
  • Also written as: B#Mb5, B#Δ-5
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the B#b5 chord on Banjo?

B#b5 is a B# ♭5 chord. It contains the notes B♯, D♯♯, F♯. On Banjo in Open E tuning, there are 27 ways to play this chord.

How do you play B#b5 on Banjo?

To play B#b5 on in Open E tuning, use one of the 27 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the B#b5 chord?

The B#b5 chord contains the notes: B♯, D♯♯, F♯.

How many ways can you play B#b5 on Banjo?

In Open E tuning, there are 27 voicings for the B#b5 chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: B♯, D♯♯, F♯.

What are other names for B#b5?

B#b5 is also known as B#Mb5, B#Δ-5. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: B♯, D♯♯, F♯.

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