B5 Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in Standard (Open G) Tuning

Short answer: B5 is a B 5 chord with the notes B, F♯. In Standard (Open G) tuning, there are 36 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

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How to Play B5 on Banjo

B5

Notes: B, F♯

x,x,4,0,4 (xx1.2)
x,x,x,0,4 (xxx.1)
x,x,4,7,4 (xx121)
11,9,11,0,9 (314.2)
x,9,11,0,9 (x13.2)
x,x,11,0,9 (xx2.1)
x,9,11,7,9 (x2413)
4,x,4,0,4 (1x2.3)
4,x,4,7,4 (1x121)
x,x,4,x,4 (xx1x1)
11,9,11,0,x (213.x)
11,9,11,x,9 (213x1)
x,9,11,0,x (x12.x)
11,9,x,0,9 (31x.2)
11,x,11,0,9 (2x3.1)
x,x,11,0,x (xx1.x)
x,x,4,7,x (xx12x)
x,9,11,x,9 (x12x1)
11,9,11,7,x (3241x)
x,9,x,7,9 (x2x13)
11,9,x,7,9 (42x13)
x,9,11,7,x (x231x)
4,x,4,x,4 (1x1x1)
4,x,x,0,4 (1xx.2)
4,x,4,7,x (1x12x)
11,9,x,0,x (21x.x)
11,x,11,0,x (1x2.x)
11,9,x,x,9 (21xx1)
11,9,11,x,x (213xx)
11,x,x,0,9 (2xx.1)
x,9,x,7,x (x2x1x)
x,9,11,x,x (x12xx)
11,9,x,7,x (32x1x)
11,x,x,0,x (1xx.x)
11,9,x,x,x (21xxx)
11,x,x,x,9 (2xxx1)

Quick Summary

  • The B5 chord contains the notes: B, F♯
  • In Standard (Open G) tuning, there are 36 voicings available
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the B5 chord on Banjo?

B5 is a B 5 chord. It contains the notes B, F♯. On Banjo in Standard (Open G) tuning, there are 36 ways to play this chord.

How do you play B5 on Banjo?

To play B5 on in Standard (Open G) tuning, use one of the 36 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the B5 chord?

The B5 chord contains the notes: B, F♯.

How many ways can you play B5 on Banjo?

In Standard (Open G) tuning, there are 36 voicings for the B5 chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: B, F♯.

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