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

Short answer: C#m is a C# Minor chord with the notes C♯, E, G♯. In Standard (Open G) tuning, there are 8 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: C#-, C# min, C# Minor

How to Play C#m on Banjo

C#m, C#-, C#min, C#Minor

Notes: C♯, E, G♯

x,x,6,5,6 (xx213)
9,11,9,9,11 (12113)
x,11,9,9,11 (x2113)
6,x,6,5,6 (2x314)
9,11,x,9,11 (12x13)
9,x,6,5,6 (4x213)
1,x,x,2,2 (1xx23)
9,x,6,x,6 (2x1x1)

Quick Summary

  • The C#m chord contains the notes: C♯, E, G♯
  • In Standard (Open G) tuning, there are 8 voicings available
  • Also written as: C#-, C# min, C# Minor
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the C#m chord on Banjo?

C#m is a C# Minor chord. It contains the notes C♯, E, G♯. On Banjo in Standard (Open G) tuning, there are 8 ways to play this chord.

How do you play C#m on Banjo?

To play C#m 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 C#m chord?

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

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

In Standard (Open G) tuning, there are 8 voicings for the C#m chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: C♯, E, G♯.

What are other names for C#m?

C#m is also known as C#-, C# min, C# Minor. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: C♯, E, G♯.