B5 5-String Guitar Chord — Chart and Tabs in Standard (EADGB) Tuning

Short answer: B5 is a B 5 chord with the notes B, F♯. In Standard (EADGB) tuning, there are 37 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

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How to Play B5 on 5-String Guitar

B5

Notes: B, F♯

x,2,4,4,0 (x123.)
7,9,9,11,0 (1234.)
7,9,9,11,7 (12341)
x,x,9,11,0 (xx12.)
x,x,x,11,0 (xxx1.)
x,x,x,4,7 (xxx12)
x,x,9,11,7 (xx231)
x,2,4,x,0 (x12x.)
x,2,4,4,x (x123x)
7,9,9,x,0 (123x.)
7,x,4,4,0 (3x12.)
7,x,4,4,7 (2x113)
7,9,9,x,7 (123x1)
7,9,x,11,0 (12x3.)
7,x,9,11,0 (1x23.)
7,9,x,11,7 (12x31)
7,x,9,11,7 (1x231)
7,9,9,11,x (1234x)
x,x,9,x,7 (xx2x1)
x,x,9,11,x (xx12x)
x,2,4,x,x (x12xx)
7,x,4,4,x (2x11x)
7,9,x,x,0 (12xx.)
7,x,4,x,0 (2x1x.)
7,9,9,x,x (123xx)
7,9,x,x,7 (12xx1)
7,x,9,x,7 (1x2x1)
7,x,4,x,7 (2x1x3)
7,x,x,4,7 (2xx13)
7,x,x,11,0 (1xx2.)
7,x,x,11,7 (1xx21)
7,9,x,11,x (12x3x)
7,x,9,11,x (1x23x)
7,x,x,x,7 (1xxx1)
7,9,x,x,x (12xxx)
7,x,4,x,x (2x1xx)
7,x,x,11,x (1xx2x)

Quick Summary

  • The B5 chord contains the notes: B, F♯
  • In Standard (EADGB) tuning, there are 37 voicings available
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the 5-String Guitar fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the B5 chord on 5-String Guitar?

B5 is a B 5 chord. It contains the notes B, F♯. On 5-String Guitar in Standard (EADGB) tuning, there are 37 ways to play this chord.

How do you play B5 on 5-String Guitar?

To play B5 on in Standard (EADGB) tuning, use one of the 37 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 5-String Guitar?

In Standard (EADGB) tuning, there are 37 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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