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

Short answer: E# is a E# Major chord with the notes E♯, G♯♯, B♯. In Open E tuning, there are 29 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

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

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How to Play E# on Banjo

E#, E#M, E#Δ, E#maj, E#Major

Notes: E♯, G♯♯, B♯

1,1,1,2,1 (11121)
x,1,1,2,1 (x1121)
5,1,1,2,1 (31121)
1,1,5,2,1 (11321)
5,1,1,5,1 (21131)
1,1,5,5,1 (11231)
x,x,1,2,1 (xx121)
1,1,1,2,x (1112x)
1,1,x,2,1 (11x21)
1,x,1,2,1 (1x121)
x,1,1,2,x (x112x)
5,1,1,2,x (3112x)
1,1,5,2,x (1132x)
5,1,1,5,x (2113x)
1,1,5,5,x (1123x)
5,1,1,x,1 (211x1)
1,1,5,x,1 (112x1)
5,x,1,2,1 (3x121)
1,x,5,2,1 (1x321)
5,x,1,5,1 (2x131)
1,x,5,5,1 (1x231)
1,1,x,2,x (11x2x)
1,x,x,2,1 (1xx21)
5,1,1,x,x (211xx)
1,1,5,x,x (112xx)
5,x,1,x,1 (2x1x1)
1,x,5,x,1 (1x2x1)
5,x,1,5,x (2x13x)
1,x,5,5,x (1x23x)

Quick Summary

  • The E# chord contains the notes: E♯, G♯♯, B♯
  • In Open E tuning, there are 29 voicings available
  • Also written as: E#M, E#Δ, E# maj, E# Major
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the E# chord on Banjo?

E# is a E# Major chord. It contains the notes E♯, G♯♯, B♯. On Banjo in Open E tuning, there are 29 ways to play this chord.

How do you play E# on Banjo?

To play E# on in Open E tuning, use one of the 29 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the E# chord?

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

How many ways can you play E# on Banjo?

In Open E tuning, there are 29 voicings for the E# chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: E♯, G♯♯, B♯.

What are other names for E#?

E# is also known as E#M, E#Δ, E# maj, E# Major. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: E♯, G♯♯, B♯.

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