C#° Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in Standard (Open G) Tuning

Short answer: C#° is a C# Diminished chord with the notes C♯, E, G. In Standard (Open G) tuning, there are 9 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: C#mb5, C#mo5, C# dim, C# Diminished

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How to Play C#° on Banjo

C#°, C#mb5, C#mo5, C#dim, C#Diminished

Notes: C♯, E, G

x,x,6,5,5 (xx211)
x,11,9,8,11 (x3214)
6,x,6,5,5 (2x311)
9,x,6,5,5 (3x211)
0,11,9,x,11 (.21x3)
9,11,x,8,11 (23x14)
0,x,x,2,2 (.xx12)
0,x,6,x,2 (.x2x1)
9,x,6,x,5 (3x2x1)

Quick Summary

  • The C#° chord contains the notes: C♯, E, G
  • In Standard (Open G) tuning, there are 9 voicings available
  • Also written as: C#mb5, C#mo5, C# dim, C# Diminished
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the C#° chord on Banjo?

C#° is a C# Diminished chord. It contains the notes C♯, E, G. On Banjo in Standard (Open G) tuning, there are 9 ways to play this chord.

How do you play C#° on Banjo?

To play C#° on in Standard (Open G) tuning, use one of the 9 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the C#° chord?

The C#° chord contains the notes: C♯, E, G.

How many ways can you play C#° on Banjo?

In Standard (Open G) tuning, there are 9 voicings for the C#° chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: C♯, E, G.

What are other names for C#°?

C#° is also known as C#mb5, C#mo5, C# dim, C# Diminished. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: C♯, E, G.

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