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

Short answer: B is a B Major chord with the notes B, D♯, F♯. In Open G tuning, there are 13 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: BM, BΔ, B maj, B Major

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How to Play B on 4-String Banjo

B, BM, BΔ, Bmaj, BMajor

Notes: B, D♯, F♯

11,9,8,0 (321.)
8,9,11,0 (123.)
8,9,8,7 (2431)
x,9,8,7 (x321)
8,9,11,7 (2341)
11,9,8,7 (4321)
11,x,8,0 (2x1.)
8,x,11,0 (1x2.)
4,x,8,7 (1x32)
8,9,x,7 (23x1)
8,x,4,7 (3x12)
8,9,11,x (123x)
11,9,8,x (321x)

Quick Summary

  • The B chord contains the notes: B, D♯, F♯
  • In Open G tuning, there are 13 voicings available
  • Also written as: BM, BΔ, B maj, B Major
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the 4-String Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the B chord on 4-String Banjo?

B is a B Major chord. It contains the notes B, D♯, F♯. On 4-String Banjo in Open G tuning, there are 13 ways to play this chord.

How do you play B on 4-String Banjo?

To play B on in Open G tuning, use one of the 13 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the B chord?

The B chord contains the notes: B, D♯, F♯.

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

In Open G tuning, there are 13 voicings for the B chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: B, D♯, F♯.

What are other names for B?

B is also known as BM, BΔ, B maj, B Major. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: B, D♯, F♯.

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