B#7b5 Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in Standard (Open G) Tuning

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

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

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How to Play B#7b5 on Banjo

B#7b5, B#M7b5, B#M7b5, B#M7b5, B#dom7dim5

Notes: B♯, D♯♯, F♯, A♯

x,10,9,7,8 (x4312)
3,x,5,5,4 (1x342)
11,10,9,11,x (3214x)
9,10,11,11,x (1234x)
9,x,5,7,8 (4x123)
9,10,x,7,8 (34x12)
11,10,9,x,8 (432x1)
9,10,11,x,8 (234x1)

Quick Summary

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the B#7b5 chord on Banjo?

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

How do you play B#7b5 on Banjo?

To play B#7b5 on in Standard (Open G) 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 B#7b5 chord?

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

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

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

What are other names for B#7b5?

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

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