G#6 Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in Open E Tuning

Short answer: G#6 is a G# Major 6 chord with the notes G♯, B♯, D♯, E♯. In Open E tuning, there are 22 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: G# maj6

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How to Play G#6 on Banjo

G#6, G#M6, G#maj6

Notes: G♯, B♯, D♯, E♯

4,6,4,5,4 (13121)
4,4,4,5,6 (11123)
x,6,4,5,4 (x3121)
x,4,4,5,6 (x1123)
8,6,4,5,4 (43121)
4,6,8,5,4 (13421)
8,6,4,8,4 (32141)
4,6,8,8,4 (12341)
8,4,4,5,6 (41123)
4,4,8,5,6 (11423)
8,4,4,8,6 (31142)
4,4,8,8,6 (11342)
4,6,x,5,4 (13x21)
4,4,x,5,6 (11x23)
8,6,4,x,4 (321x1)
4,6,8,x,4 (123x1)
8,4,4,x,6 (311x2)
4,4,8,x,6 (113x2)
8,6,4,8,x (3214x)
4,6,8,8,x (1234x)
8,x,4,8,6 (3x142)
4,x,8,8,6 (1x342)

Quick Summary

  • The G#6 chord contains the notes: G♯, B♯, D♯, E♯
  • In Open E tuning, there are 22 voicings available
  • Also written as: G# maj6
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the G#6 chord on Banjo?

G#6 is a G# Major 6 chord. It contains the notes G♯, B♯, D♯, E♯. On Banjo in Open E tuning, there are 22 ways to play this chord.

How do you play G#6 on Banjo?

To play G#6 on in Open E tuning, use one of the 22 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the G#6 chord?

The G#6 chord contains the notes: G♯, B♯, D♯, E♯.

How many ways can you play G#6 on Banjo?

In Open E tuning, there are 22 voicings for the G#6 chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: G♯, B♯, D♯, E♯.

What are other names for G#6?

G#6 is also known as G# maj6. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: G♯, B♯, D♯, E♯.

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