B° 4-String Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in Gbb Tuning

Short answer: B° is a B Diminished chord with the notes B, D, F. In Gbb tuning, there are 19 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: Bmb5, Bmo5, B dim, B Diminished

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How to Play B° on 4-String Banjo

B°, Bmb5, Bmo5, Bdim, BDiminished

Notes: B, D, F

10,10,0,0 (12..)
7,7,6,0 (231.)
7,4,6,0 (312.)
7,10,0,0 (12..)
x,10,0,0 (x1..)
7,4,3,3 (3211)
7,7,3,3 (2311)
7,7,0,3 (23.1)
10,10,0,9 (23.1)
7,7,6,3 (3421)
7,10,6,0 (231.)
x,7,0,3 (x2.1)
7,7,6,9 (2314)
7,x,6,0 (2x1.)
10,10,0,x (12.x)
7,x,3,3 (2x11)
7,7,6,x (231x)
7,10,x,0 (12x.)
7,7,x,3 (23x1)

Quick Summary

  • The B° chord contains the notes: B, D, F
  • In Gbb tuning, there are 19 voicings available
  • Also written as: Bmb5, Bmo5, B dim, B Diminished
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the 4-String Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the B° chord on 4-String Banjo?

B° is a B Diminished chord. It contains the notes B, D, F. On 4-String Banjo in Gbb tuning, there are 19 ways to play this chord.

How do you play B° on 4-String Banjo?

To play B° on in Gbb tuning, use one of the 19 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the B° chord?

The B° chord contains the notes: B, D, F.

How many ways can you play B° on 4-String Banjo?

In Gbb tuning, there are 19 voicings for the B° chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: B, D, F.

What are other names for B°?

B° is also known as Bmb5, Bmo5, B dim, B Diminished. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: B, D, F.

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