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

Short answer: E° is a E Diminished chord with the notes E, G, B♭. In Gbb tuning, there are 11 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: Emb5, Emo5, E dim, E Diminished

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How to Play E° on 4-String Banjo

E°, Emb5, Emo5, Edim, EDiminished

Notes: E, G, B♭

0,3,5,5 (.123)
0,0,8,8 (..12)
0,0,5,8 (..12)
x,3,5,5 (x123)
0,9,8,8 (.312)
0,0,11,8 (..21)
x,0,5,8 (x.12)
0,3,x,5 (.1x2)
0,0,x,8 (..x1)
0,x,8,8 (.x12)
0,0,11,x (..1x)

Quick Summary

  • The E° chord contains the notes: E, G, B♭
  • In Gbb tuning, there are 11 voicings available
  • Also written as: Emb5, Emo5, E dim, E Diminished
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the 4-String Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

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

E° is a E Diminished chord. It contains the notes E, G, B♭. On 4-String Banjo in Gbb tuning, there are 11 ways to play this chord.

How do you play E° on 4-String Banjo?

To play E° on in Gbb tuning, use one of the 11 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the E° chord?

The E° chord contains the notes: E, G, B♭.

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

In Gbb tuning, there are 11 voicings for the E° chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: E, G, B♭.

What are other names for E°?

E° is also known as Emb5, Emo5, E dim, E Diminished. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: E, G, B♭.