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

Short answer: C#° is a C# Diminished chord with the notes C♯, E, G. In Open E tuning, there are 25 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: C#mb5, C#mo5, C# dim, C# Diminished

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How to Play C#° on Banjo

C#°, C#mb5, C#mo5, C#dim, C#Diminished

Notes: C♯, E, G

9,8,9,9,8 (21341)
x,8,9,9,8 (x1231)
x,8,9,6,5 (x3421)
x,8,9,9,5 (x2341)
x,5,9,6,8 (x1423)
x,5,9,9,8 (x1342)
x,x,9,9,8 (xx231)
9,8,x,9,8 (21x31)
9,8,9,9,x (2134x)
9,x,9,9,8 (2x341)
x,8,9,9,x (x123x)
9,8,9,x,5 (324x1)
9,8,x,6,5 (43x21)
9,8,x,9,5 (32x41)
9,5,9,x,8 (314x2)
9,5,x,6,8 (41x23)
9,5,x,9,8 (31x42)
x,8,x,6,5 (x3x21)
x,5,x,6,8 (x1x23)
x,8,9,x,5 (x23x1)
x,5,9,x,8 (x13x2)
9,8,x,9,x (21x3x)
9,x,x,9,8 (2xx31)
9,8,x,x,5 (32xx1)
9,5,x,x,8 (31xx2)

Quick Summary

  • The C#° chord contains the notes: C♯, E, G
  • In Open E tuning, there are 25 voicings available
  • Also written as: C#mb5, C#mo5, C# dim, C# Diminished
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the C#° chord on Banjo?

C#° is a C# Diminished chord. It contains the notes C♯, E, G. On Banjo in Open E tuning, there are 25 ways to play this chord.

How do you play C#° on Banjo?

To play C#° on in Open E tuning, use one of the 25 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 25 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#mb5, C#mo5, C# dim, C# Diminished. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: C♯, E, G.

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