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

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

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

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How to Play C# on Banjo

C#, C#M, C#Δ, C#maj, C#Major

Notes: C♯, E♯, G♯

9,9,9,10,9 (11121)
9,9,9,6,6 (23411)
9,6,9,6,9 (21314)
x,9,9,10,9 (x1121)
x,9,9,6,6 (x2311)
x,6,9,6,9 (x1213)
x,x,9,10,9 (xx121)
x,9,9,10,6 (x2341)
x,6,9,10,9 (x1243)
9,9,9,10,x (1112x)
9,9,x,10,9 (11x21)
9,x,9,10,9 (1x121)
9,9,x,6,6 (23x11)
9,6,x,6,9 (21x13)
x,9,9,10,x (x112x)
x,9,x,6,6 (x2x11)
x,6,x,6,9 (x1x12)
9,9,9,x,6 (234x1)
9,6,9,x,9 (213x4)
9,9,x,10,6 (23x41)
9,6,x,10,9 (21x43)
x,9,9,x,6 (x23x1)
x,6,9,x,9 (x12x3)
9,9,x,10,x (11x2x)
9,x,x,10,9 (1xx21)
9,9,x,x,6 (23xx1)
9,6,x,x,9 (21xx3)

Quick Summary

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the C# chord on Banjo?

C# is a C# Major chord. It contains the notes C♯, E♯, G♯. On Banjo in Open E tuning, there are 27 ways to play this chord.

How do you play C# on Banjo?

To play C# 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 C# chord?

The C# chord contains the notes: C♯, E♯, G♯.

How many ways can you play C# on Banjo?

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

What are other names for C#?

C# is also known as C#M, C#Δ, C# maj, C# Major. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: C♯, E♯, G♯.

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