B#6 Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in Open E Tuning

Short answer: B#6 is a B# Major 6 chord with the notes B♯, D♯♯, F♯♯, G♯♯. In Open E tuning, there are 6 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: B# maj6

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How to Play B#6 on Banjo

B#6, B#M6, B#maj6

Notes: B♯, D♯♯, F♯♯, G♯♯

8,10,8,9,8 (13121)
8,8,8,9,10 (11123)
x,10,8,9,8 (x3121)
x,8,8,9,10 (x1123)
8,10,x,9,8 (13x21)
8,8,x,9,10 (11x23)

Quick Summary

  • The B#6 chord contains the notes: B♯, D♯♯, F♯♯, G♯♯
  • In Open E tuning, there are 6 voicings available
  • Also written as: B# maj6
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the B#6 chord on Banjo?

B#6 is a B# Major 6 chord. It contains the notes B♯, D♯♯, F♯♯, G♯♯. On Banjo in Open E tuning, there are 6 ways to play this chord.

How do you play B#6 on Banjo?

To play B#6 on in Open E tuning, use one of the 6 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the B#6 chord?

The B#6 chord contains the notes: B♯, D♯♯, F♯♯, G♯♯.

How many ways can you play B#6 on Banjo?

In Open E tuning, there are 6 voicings for the B#6 chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: B♯, D♯♯, F♯♯, G♯♯.

What are other names for B#6?

B#6 is also known as B# maj6. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: B♯, D♯♯, F♯♯, G♯♯.