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

Short answer: D# is a D# Major chord with the notes D♯, F♯♯, A♯. In Open E tuning, there are 14 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

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

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How to Play D# on Banjo

D#, D#M, D#Δ, D#maj, D#Major

Notes: D♯, F♯♯, A♯

11,11,11,8,8 (23411)
11,8,11,8,11 (21314)
x,11,11,8,8 (x2311)
x,8,11,8,11 (x1213)
11,11,x,8,8 (23x11)
11,8,x,8,11 (21x13)
x,11,x,8,8 (x2x11)
x,8,x,8,11 (x1x12)
11,11,11,x,8 (234x1)
11,8,11,x,11 (213x4)
x,11,11,x,8 (x23x1)
x,8,11,x,11 (x12x3)
11,11,x,x,8 (23xx1)
11,8,x,x,11 (21xx3)

Quick Summary

  • The D# chord contains the notes: D♯, F♯♯, A♯
  • In Open E tuning, there are 14 voicings available
  • Also written as: D#M, D#Δ, D# maj, D# Major
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the D# chord on Banjo?

D# is a D# Major chord. It contains the notes D♯, F♯♯, A♯. On Banjo in Open E tuning, there are 14 ways to play this chord.

How do you play D# on Banjo?

To play D# on in Open E tuning, use one of the 14 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the D# chord?

The D# chord contains the notes: D♯, F♯♯, A♯.

How many ways can you play D# on Banjo?

In Open E tuning, there are 14 voicings for the D# chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: D♯, F♯♯, A♯.

What are other names for D#?

D# is also known as D#M, D#Δ, D# maj, D# Major. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: D♯, F♯♯, A♯.

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