F Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in Open E Tuning

Short answer: F is a F Major chord with the notes F, A, C. In Open E tuning, there are 29 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: FM, FΔ, F maj, F Major

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How to Play F on Banjo

F, FM, FΔ, Fmaj, FMajor

Notes: F, A, C

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 F chord contains the notes: F, A, C
  • In Open E tuning, there are 29 voicings available
  • Also written as: FM, FΔ, F maj, F Major
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the F chord on Banjo?

F is a F Major chord. It contains the notes F, A, C. On Banjo in Open E tuning, there are 29 ways to play this chord.

How do you play F on Banjo?

To play F 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 F chord?

The F chord contains the notes: F, A, C.

How many ways can you play F on Banjo?

In Open E tuning, there are 29 voicings for the F chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: F, A, C.

What are other names for F?

F is also known as FM, FΔ, F maj, F Major. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: F, A, C.