A° 4-String Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in Open G Tuning

Short answer: A° is a A Diminished chord with the notes A, C, E♭. In Open G tuning, there are 9 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: Amb5, Amo5, A dim, A Diminished

Looking for A° (Standard Tuning)?

Piano ChordsInstrumentsTunings

How to Play A° on 4-String Banjo

A°, Amb5, Amo5, Adim, ADiminished

Notes: A, C, E♭

5,7,5,4 (2431)
8,7,5,4 (4321)
5,7,8,4 (2341)
x,7,5,4 (x321)
5,x,2,4 (3x12)
2,x,5,4 (1x32)
8,7,5,x (321x)
5,7,8,x (123x)
5,7,x,4 (23x1)

Quick Summary

  • The A° chord contains the notes: A, C, E♭
  • In Open G tuning, there are 9 voicings available
  • Also written as: Amb5, Amo5, A dim, A Diminished
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the 4-String Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

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

A° is a A Diminished chord. It contains the notes A, C, E♭. On 4-String Banjo in Open G tuning, there are 9 ways to play this chord.

How do you play A° on 4-String Banjo?

To play A° on in Open G tuning, use one of the 9 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the A° chord?

The A° chord contains the notes: A, C, E♭.

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

In Open G tuning, there are 9 voicings for the A° chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: A, C, E♭.

What are other names for A°?

A° is also known as Amb5, Amo5, A dim, A Diminished. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: A, C, E♭.

All A chords

Related tools & references

From the blog

All posts →