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

Short answer: Em#5 is a E Minor ♯5 chord with the notes E, G, B♯. In Gbb tuning, there are 14 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♯

0,0,1,2 (..12)
x,5,5,5 (x111)
0,5,5,5 (.123)
0,0,1,5 (..12)
0,5,1,5 (.213)
0,0,8,10 (..12)
0,5,8,5 (.132)
0,9,8,10 (.213)
0,0,1,x (..1x)
0,5,x,5 (.1x2)
0,x,1,5 (.x12)
0,5,8,x (.12x)
0,0,x,10 (..x1)
0,x,8,10 (.x12)

Quick Summary

  • The Em#5 chord contains the notes: E, G, B♯
  • In Gbb tuning, there are 14 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 Gbb tuning, there are 14 ways to play this chord.

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

To play Em#5 on in Gbb tuning, use one of the 14 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 Gbb tuning, there are 14 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♯.

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