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

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

Also known as: C#Mb5, C#Δ-5

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How to Play C#b5 on Banjo

C#b5, C#Mb5, C#Δ-5

Notes: C♯, E♯, G

9,8,9,6,6 (32411)
9,6,9,6,8 (31412)
9,8,9,10,8 (21341)
x,8,9,6,6 (x2311)
x,6,9,6,8 (x1312)
x,8,9,10,8 (x1231)
x,8,9,10,6 (x2341)
x,6,9,10,8 (x1342)
x,x,9,10,8 (xx231)
9,8,x,6,6 (32x11)
9,6,x,6,8 (31x12)
x,8,x,6,6 (x2x11)
x,6,x,6,8 (x1x12)
9,8,x,10,8 (21x31)
9,8,9,10,x (2134x)
9,8,9,x,6 (324x1)
9,6,9,x,8 (314x2)
9,x,9,10,8 (2x341)
x,8,9,10,x (x123x)
9,8,x,10,6 (32x41)
9,6,x,10,8 (31x42)
x,8,9,x,6 (x23x1)
x,6,9,x,8 (x13x2)
9,8,x,10,x (21x3x)
9,8,x,x,6 (32xx1)
9,6,x,x,8 (31xx2)
9,x,x,10,8 (2xx31)

Quick Summary

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the C#b5 chord on Banjo?

C#b5 is a C# ♭5 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#b5 on Banjo?

To play C#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 C#b5 chord?

The C#b5 chord contains the notes: C♯, E♯, G.

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

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

What are other names for C#b5?

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

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