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

Short answer: D° is a D Diminished chord with the notes D, F, A♭. In GDAD tuning, there are 14 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: Dmb5, Dmo5, D dim, D Diminished

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How to Play D° on 4-String Banjo

D°, Dmb5, Dmo5, Ddim, DDiminished

Notes: D, F, A♭

7,6,8,6 (2131)
7,6,8,0 (213.)
10,0,11,0 (1.2.)
7,0,8,6 (2.31)
7,6,5,3 (4321)
7,3,5,6 (4123)
x,0,8,6 (x.21)
10,0,8,6 (3.21)
7,6,8,x (213x)
10,0,11,x (1.2x)
7,x,8,6 (2x31)
7,6,x,3 (32x1)
7,3,x,6 (31x2)
10,0,x,6 (2.x1)

Quick Summary

  • The D° chord contains the notes: D, F, A♭
  • In GDAD tuning, there are 14 voicings available
  • Also written as: Dmb5, Dmo5, D dim, D Diminished
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the 4-String Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

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

D° is a D Diminished chord. It contains the notes D, F, A♭. On 4-String Banjo in GDAD tuning, there are 14 ways to play this chord.

How do you play D° on 4-String Banjo?

To play D° on in GDAD 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 D° chord?

The D° chord contains the notes: D, F, A♭.

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

In GDAD tuning, there are 14 voicings for the D° chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: D, F, A♭.

What are other names for D°?

D° is also known as Dmb5, Dmo5, D dim, D Diminished. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: D, F, A♭.