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

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

Also known as: Cmb5, Cmo5, C dim, C Diminished

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How to Play C° on 4-String Banjo

C°, Cmb5, Cmo5, Cdim, CDiminished

Notes: C, E♭, G♭

5,1,3,2 (4132)
5,4,6,2 (3241)
5,4,6,8 (2134)
x,10,9,11 (x213)
5,4,6,x (213x)
5,1,x,2 (31x2)
5,x,6,2 (2x31)

Quick Summary

  • The C° chord contains the notes: C, E♭, G♭
  • In Irish tuning, there are 7 voicings available
  • Also written as: Cmb5, Cmo5, 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 Irish tuning, there are 7 ways to play this chord.

How do you play C° on 4-String Banjo?

To play C° on in Irish 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 Irish 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 Cmb5, Cmo5, C dim, C Diminished. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: C, E♭, G♭.

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