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

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

Also known as: B#M, B#Δ, B# maj, B# Major

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How to Play B# on Banjo

B#, B#M, B#Δ, B#maj, B#Major

Notes: B♯, D♯♯, F♯♯

8,8,8,9,8 (11121)
8,8,8,5,5 (23411)
8,5,8,5,8 (21314)
x,8,8,9,8 (x1121)
x,8,8,5,5 (x2311)
x,5,8,5,8 (x1213)
x,x,8,9,8 (xx121)
x,8,8,9,5 (x2341)
x,5,8,9,8 (x1243)
8,8,8,9,x (1112x)
8,8,x,9,8 (11x21)
8,x,8,9,8 (1x121)
8,8,x,5,5 (23x11)
8,5,x,5,8 (21x13)
x,8,8,9,x (x112x)
x,8,x,5,5 (x2x11)
x,5,x,5,8 (x1x12)
8,8,8,x,5 (234x1)
8,5,8,x,8 (213x4)
8,8,x,9,5 (23x41)
8,5,x,9,8 (21x43)
x,8,8,x,5 (x23x1)
x,5,8,x,8 (x12x3)
8,8,x,9,x (11x2x)
8,x,x,9,8 (1xx21)
8,8,x,x,5 (23xx1)
8,5,x,x,8 (21xx3)

Quick Summary

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the B# chord on Banjo?

B# is a B# Major 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# on Banjo?

To play B# 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# chord?

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

How many ways can you play B# on Banjo?

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

What are other names for B#?

B# is also known as B#M, B#Δ, B# maj, B# Major. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: B♯, D♯♯, F♯♯.

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