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

Short answer: C#7b5 is a C# Dominant 7♭5 chord with the notes C♯, E♯, G, B. In Standard (Open G) tuning, there are 6 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

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

How to Play C#7b5 on Banjo

C#7b5, C#M7b5, C#M7b5, C#M7b5, C#dom7dim5

Notes: C♯, E♯, G, B

x,11,10,8,9 (x4312)
4,x,6,6,5 (1x342)
0,11,10,x,9 (.32x1)
0,x,6,6,9 (.x123)
10,11,x,8,9 (34x12)
10,x,6,8,9 (4x123)

Quick Summary

  • The C#7b5 chord contains the notes: C♯, E♯, G, B
  • In Standard (Open G) tuning, there are 6 voicings available
  • Also written as: C#M7b5, C#M7b5, C#M7b5, C# dom7dim5
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the C#7b5 chord on Banjo?

C#7b5 is a C# Dominant 7♭5 chord. It contains the notes C♯, E♯, G, B. On Banjo in Standard (Open G) tuning, there are 6 ways to play this chord.

How do you play C#7b5 on Banjo?

To play C#7b5 on in Standard (Open G) tuning, use one of the 6 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the C#7b5 chord?

The C#7b5 chord contains the notes: C♯, E♯, G, B.

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

In Standard (Open G) tuning, there are 6 voicings for the C#7b5 chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: C♯, E♯, G, B.

What are other names for C#7b5?

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