G#b5 Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in Open E Tuning

Short answer: G#b5 is a G# ♭5 chord with the notes G♯, B♯, D. In Open E tuning, there are 29 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: G#Mb5, G#Δ-5

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How to Play G#b5 on Banjo

G#b5, G#Mb5, G#Δ-5

Notes: G♯, B♯, D

4,3,4,1,1 (32411)
4,1,4,1,3 (31412)
4,3,4,5,3 (21341)
x,3,4,1,1 (x2311)
x,1,4,1,3 (x1312)
x,3,4,5,3 (x1231)
x,3,4,5,1 (x2341)
x,1,4,5,3 (x1342)
x,x,4,5,3 (xx231)
4,3,x,1,1 (32x11)
4,1,x,1,3 (31x12)
x,3,x,1,1 (x2x11)
x,1,x,1,3 (x1x12)
4,3,x,5,3 (21x31)
4,3,4,5,x (2134x)
4,3,4,x,1 (324x1)
4,1,4,x,3 (314x2)
4,x,4,5,3 (2x341)
x,3,4,5,x (x123x)
4,3,x,5,1 (32x41)
4,1,x,5,3 (31x42)
x,3,4,x,1 (x23x1)
x,1,4,x,3 (x13x2)
4,3,x,5,x (21x3x)
4,3,x,x,1 (32xx1)
4,1,x,x,3 (31xx2)
4,x,x,5,3 (2xx31)
8,x,4,7,x (3x12x)
4,x,8,7,x (1x32x)

Quick Summary

  • The G#b5 chord contains the notes: G♯, B♯, D
  • In Open E tuning, there are 29 voicings available
  • Also written as: G#Mb5, G#Δ-5
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the G#b5 chord on Banjo?

G#b5 is a G# ♭5 chord. It contains the notes G♯, B♯, D. On Banjo in Open E tuning, there are 29 ways to play this chord.

How do you play G#b5 on Banjo?

To play G#b5 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 G#b5 chord?

The G#b5 chord contains the notes: G♯, B♯, D.

How many ways can you play G#b5 on Banjo?

In Open E tuning, there are 29 voicings for the G#b5 chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: G♯, B♯, D.

What are other names for G#b5?

G#b5 is also known as G#Mb5, G#Δ-5. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: G♯, B♯, D.

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