C#sus2b5 Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in Open E Tuning

Short answer: C#sus2b5 is a C# sus2♭5 chord with the notes C♯, D♯, G. In Open E tuning, there are 23 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: C#2-5, C#sus2-5

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How to Play C#sus2b5 on Banjo

C#sus2b5, C#2-5, C#sus2-5

Notes: C♯, D♯, G

9,8,9,8,8 (21311)
x,8,9,8,8 (x1211)
11,8,9,8,8 (31211)
9,8,11,8,8 (21311)
x,x,9,8,8 (xx211)
9,8,9,8,x (2131x)
9,8,x,8,8 (21x11)
9,x,9,8,8 (2x311)
x,8,9,8,x (x121x)
11,8,9,8,x (3121x)
9,8,11,8,x (2131x)
11,8,9,x,8 (312x1)
9,8,11,x,8 (213x1)
11,x,9,8,8 (3x211)
9,x,11,8,8 (2x311)
x,8,x,6,4 (x3x21)
x,4,x,6,8 (x1x23)
9,8,x,8,x (21x1x)
9,x,x,8,8 (2xx11)
11,8,9,x,x (312xx)
9,8,11,x,x (213xx)
11,x,9,x,8 (3x2x1)
9,x,11,x,8 (2x3x1)

Quick Summary

  • The C#sus2b5 chord contains the notes: C♯, D♯, G
  • In Open E tuning, there are 23 voicings available
  • Also written as: C#2-5, C#sus2-5
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the C#sus2b5 chord on Banjo?

C#sus2b5 is a C# sus2♭5 chord. It contains the notes C♯, D♯, G. On Banjo in Open E tuning, there are 23 ways to play this chord.

How do you play C#sus2b5 on Banjo?

To play C#sus2b5 on in Open E tuning, use one of the 23 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the C#sus2b5 chord?

The C#sus2b5 chord contains the notes: C♯, D♯, G.

How many ways can you play C#sus2b5 on Banjo?

In Open E tuning, there are 23 voicings for the C#sus2b5 chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: C♯, D♯, G.

What are other names for C#sus2b5?

C#sus2b5 is also known as C#2-5, C#sus2-5. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: C♯, D♯, G.

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