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

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

Also known as: C#-, C# min, C# Minor

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How to Play C#m on Banjo

C#m, C#-, C#min, C#Minor

Notes: C♯, E, G♯

9,9,9,9,9 (11111)
x,9,9,9,9 (x1111)
x,x,9,9,9 (xx111)
x,9,9,6,5 (x3421)
x,9,9,9,5 (x2341)
x,5,9,6,9 (x1324)
x,5,9,9,9 (x1234)
9,9,9,9,x (1111x)
9,9,x,9,9 (11x11)
9,x,9,9,9 (1x111)
x,9,9,9,x (x111x)
9,9,9,x,5 (234x1)
9,9,x,6,5 (34x21)
9,9,x,9,5 (23x41)
9,5,9,x,9 (213x4)
9,5,x,6,9 (31x24)
9,5,x,9,9 (21x34)
x,9,9,x,5 (x23x1)
x,9,x,6,5 (x3x21)
x,5,9,x,9 (x12x3)
x,5,x,6,9 (x1x23)
9,9,x,9,x (11x1x)
9,x,x,9,9 (1xx11)
9,9,x,x,5 (23xx1)
9,5,x,x,9 (21xx3)

Quick Summary

  • The C#m chord contains the notes: C♯, E, G♯
  • In Open E tuning, there are 25 voicings available
  • Also written as: C#-, C# min, C# Minor
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the C#m chord on Banjo?

C#m is a C# Minor 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#m on Banjo?

To play C#m 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#m chord?

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

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

In Open E tuning, there are 25 voicings for the C#m chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: C♯, E, G♯.

What are other names for C#m?

C#m is also known as C#-, C# min, C# Minor. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: C♯, E, G♯.

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