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

Short answer: G# is a G# Major chord with the notes G♯, B♯, D♯. In Open E tuning, there are 47 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

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

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How to Play G# on Banjo

G#, G#M, G#Δ, G#maj, G#Major

Notes: G♯, B♯, D♯

4,4,4,5,4 (11121)
4,4,4,1,1 (23411)
4,1,4,1,4 (21314)
x,4,4,5,4 (x1121)
x,4,4,1,1 (x2311)
x,1,4,1,4 (x1213)
8,4,4,5,4 (31121)
4,4,8,5,4 (11321)
8,4,4,8,4 (21131)
4,4,8,8,4 (11231)
x,x,4,5,4 (xx121)
x,4,4,5,1 (x2341)
x,1,4,5,4 (x1243)
4,4,4,5,x (1112x)
4,4,x,5,4 (11x21)
4,x,4,5,4 (1x121)
4,4,x,1,1 (23x11)
4,1,x,1,4 (21x13)
x,4,4,5,x (x112x)
x,4,x,1,1 (x2x11)
x,1,x,1,4 (x1x12)
8,4,4,5,x (3112x)
4,4,8,5,x (1132x)
8,4,4,8,x (2113x)
4,4,8,8,x (1123x)
4,4,4,x,1 (234x1)
4,1,4,x,4 (213x4)
8,4,4,x,4 (211x1)
4,4,8,x,4 (112x1)
4,4,x,5,1 (23x41)
4,1,x,5,4 (21x43)
8,x,4,5,4 (3x121)
4,x,8,5,4 (1x321)
8,x,4,8,4 (2x131)
4,x,8,8,4 (1x231)
x,4,4,x,1 (x23x1)
x,1,4,x,4 (x12x3)
4,4,x,5,x (11x2x)
4,x,x,5,4 (1xx21)
8,4,4,x,x (211xx)
4,4,8,x,x (112xx)
4,4,x,x,1 (23xx1)
4,1,x,x,4 (21xx3)
8,x,4,x,4 (2x1x1)
4,x,8,x,4 (1x2x1)
8,x,4,8,x (2x13x)
4,x,8,8,x (1x23x)

Quick Summary

  • The G# chord contains the notes: G♯, B♯, D♯
  • In Open E tuning, there are 47 voicings available
  • Also written as: G#M, G#Δ, G# maj, G# Major
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the G# chord on Banjo?

G# is a G# Major chord. It contains the notes G♯, B♯, D♯. On Banjo in Open E tuning, there are 47 ways to play this chord.

How do you play G# on Banjo?

To play G# on in Open E tuning, use one of the 47 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the G# chord?

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

How many ways can you play G# on Banjo?

In Open E tuning, there are 47 voicings for the G# chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: G♯, B♯, D♯.

What are other names for G#?

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

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