Em#5 4-String Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in Dim Tuning

Short answer: Em#5 is a E Minor ♯5 chord with the notes E, G, B♯. In Dim tuning, there are 8 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: E-#5

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How to Play Em#5 on 4-String Banjo

Em#5, E-#5

Notes: E, G, B♯

4,1,1,4 (2113)
4,4,6,4 (1121)
x,1,1,4 (x112)
4,4,1,4 (2314)
4,4,6,8 (1123)
4,4,x,4 (11x1)
4,4,6,x (112x)
4,x,1,4 (2x13)

Quick Summary

  • The Em#5 chord contains the notes: E, G, B♯
  • In Dim tuning, there are 8 voicings available
  • Also written as: E-#5
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the 4-String Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Em#5 chord on 4-String Banjo?

Em#5 is a E Minor ♯5 chord. It contains the notes E, G, B♯. On 4-String Banjo in Dim tuning, there are 8 ways to play this chord.

How do you play Em#5 on 4-String Banjo?

To play Em#5 on in Dim 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 Em#5 chord?

The Em#5 chord contains the notes: E, G, B♯.

How many ways can you play Em#5 on 4-String Banjo?

In Dim tuning, there are 8 voicings for the Em#5 chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: E, G, B♯.

What are other names for Em#5?

Em#5 is also known as E-#5. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: E, G, B♯.