C#° 4-String Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in GDAD Tuning

Short answer: C#° is a C# Diminished chord with the notes C♯, E, G. In GDAD tuning, there are 7 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: C#mb5, C#mo5, C# dim, C# Diminished

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How to Play C#° on 4-String Banjo

C#°, C#mb5, C#mo5, C#dim, C#Diminished

Notes: C♯, E, G

6,5,7,5 (2131)
6,5,4,2 (4321)
6,2,4,5 (4123)
6,5,7,x (213x)
6,5,x,2 (32x1)
6,2,x,5 (31x2)
6,x,7,5 (2x31)

Quick Summary

  • The C#° chord contains the notes: C♯, E, G
  • In GDAD tuning, there are 7 voicings available
  • Also written as: C#mb5, C#mo5, C# dim, C# Diminished
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the 4-String Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the C#° chord on 4-String Banjo?

C#° is a C# Diminished chord. It contains the notes C♯, E, G. On 4-String Banjo in GDAD tuning, there are 7 ways to play this chord.

How do you play C#° on 4-String Banjo?

To play C#° on in GDAD tuning, use one of the 7 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the C#° chord?

The C#° chord contains the notes: C♯, E, G.

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

In GDAD tuning, there are 7 voicings for the C#° chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: C♯, E, G.

What are other names for C#°?

C#° is also known as C#mb5, C#mo5, C# dim, C# Diminished. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: C♯, E, G.