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

Short answer: B#m#5 is a B# Minor ♯5 chord with the notes B♯, D♯, Fx♯. In Open E tuning, there are 21 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: B#-#5

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How to Play B#m#5 on Banjo

B#m#5, B#-#5

Notes: B♯, D♯, Fx♯

8,9,8,8,9 (12113)
x,9,8,8,9 (x2113)
11,9,8,8,9 (42113)
8,9,11,8,9 (12413)
x,x,8,8,9 (xx112)
8,9,8,8,x (1211x)
8,x,8,8,9 (1x112)
8,9,x,8,9 (12x13)
x,9,8,8,x (x211x)
11,9,8,8,x (3211x)
8,9,11,8,x (1231x)
11,x,8,8,9 (3x112)
8,x,11,8,9 (1x312)
11,9,8,x,9 (421x3)
8,9,11,x,9 (124x3)
8,9,x,8,x (12x1x)
8,x,x,8,9 (1xx12)
11,9,8,x,x (321xx)
8,9,11,x,x (123xx)
11,x,8,x,9 (3x1x2)
8,x,11,x,9 (1x3x2)

Quick Summary

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the B#m#5 chord on Banjo?

B#m#5 is a B# Minor ♯5 chord. It contains the notes B♯, D♯, Fx♯. On Banjo in Open E tuning, there are 21 ways to play this chord.

How do you play B#m#5 on Banjo?

To play B#m#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 B#m#5 chord?

The B#m#5 chord contains the notes: B♯, D♯, Fx♯.

How many ways can you play B#m#5 on Banjo?

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

What are other names for B#m#5?

B#m#5 is also known as B#-#5. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: B♯, D♯, Fx♯.

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