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

Short answer: E° is a E Diminished chord with the notes E, G, B♭. In GDAD tuning, there are 8 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♭

9,8,10,8 (2131)
x,2,1,5 (x213)
9,8,7,5 (4321)
9,5,7,8 (4123)
9,8,10,x (213x)
9,8,x,5 (32x1)
9,5,x,8 (31x2)
9,x,10,8 (2x31)

Quick Summary

  • The E° chord contains the notes: E, G, B♭
  • In GDAD tuning, there are 8 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 GDAD tuning, there are 8 ways to play this chord.

How do you play E° on 4-String Banjo?

To play E° on in GDAD tuning, use one of the 8 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 GDAD tuning, there are 8 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♭.