G#m7b9 Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in Open E Tuning

Short answer: G#m7b9 is a G# Minor 7♭9 chord with the notes G♯, B, D♯, F♯, A. In Open E tuning, there are 8 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: G#-7b9

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How to Play G#m7b9 on Banjo

G#m7b9, G#-7b9

Notes: G♯, B, D♯, F♯, A

5,7,4,4,4 (23111)
4,7,5,4,4 (13211)
5,4,4,4,7 (21113)
4,4,5,4,7 (11213)
5,7,4,8,0 (2314.)
4,7,5,8,0 (1324.)
5,0,4,8,7 (2.143)
4,0,5,8,7 (1.243)

Quick Summary

  • The G#m7b9 chord contains the notes: G♯, B, D♯, F♯, A
  • In Open E tuning, there are 8 voicings available
  • Also written as: G#-7b9
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the G#m7b9 chord on Banjo?

G#m7b9 is a G# Minor 7♭9 chord. It contains the notes G♯, B, D♯, F♯, A. On Banjo in Open E tuning, there are 8 ways to play this chord.

How do you play G#m7b9 on Banjo?

To play G#m7b9 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#m7b9 chord?

The G#m7b9 chord contains the notes: G♯, B, D♯, F♯, A.

How many ways can you play G#m7b9 on Banjo?

In Open E tuning, there are 8 voicings for the G#m7b9 chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: G♯, B, D♯, F♯, A.

What are other names for G#m7b9?

G#m7b9 is also known as G#-7b9. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: G♯, B, D♯, F♯, A.

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