G#7b5 Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in Open E Tuning

Short answer: G#7b5 is a G# Dominant 7♭5 chord with the notes G♯, B♯, D, F♯. In Open E tuning, there are 8 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: G#M7b5, G#M7b5, G#M7b5, G# dom7dim5

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How to Play G#7b5 on Banjo

G#7b5, G#M7b5, G#M7b5, G#M7b5, G#dom7dim5

Notes: G♯, B♯, D, F♯

x,7,4,5,3 (x4231)
x,3,4,5,7 (x1234)
8,7,4,7,x (4213x)
4,7,8,7,x (1243x)
4,7,x,5,3 (24x31)
4,3,x,5,7 (21x34)
8,x,4,7,7 (4x123)
4,x,8,7,7 (1x423)

Quick Summary

  • The G#7b5 chord contains the notes: G♯, B♯, D, F♯
  • In Open E tuning, there are 8 voicings available
  • Also written as: G#M7b5, G#M7b5, G#M7b5, G# dom7dim5
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the G#7b5 chord on Banjo?

G#7b5 is a G# Dominant 7♭5 chord. It contains the notes G♯, B♯, D, F♯. On Banjo in Open E tuning, there are 8 ways to play this chord.

How do you play G#7b5 on Banjo?

To play G#7b5 on in Open E tuning, use one of the 8 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the G#7b5 chord?

The G#7b5 chord contains the notes: G♯, B♯, D, F♯.

How many ways can you play G#7b5 on Banjo?

In Open E tuning, there are 8 voicings for the G#7b5 chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: G♯, B♯, D, F♯.

What are other names for G#7b5?

G#7b5 is also known as G#M7b5, G#M7b5, G#M7b5, G# dom7dim5. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: G♯, B♯, D, F♯.

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