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

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

Also known as: Bmb5, Bmo5, B dim, B Diminished

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How to Play B° on 4-String Banjo

B°, Bmb5, Bmo5, Bdim, BDiminished

Notes: B, D, F

10,9,7,0 (321.)
7,9,10,0 (123.)
7,9,7,6 (2431)
7,9,10,6 (2341)
10,9,7,6 (4321)
x,9,7,6 (x321)
10,x,7,0 (2x1.)
7,x,10,0 (1x2.)
7,x,4,6 (3x12)
4,x,7,6 (1x32)
7,9,10,x (123x)
10,9,7,x (321x)
7,9,x,6 (23x1)

Quick Summary

  • The B° chord contains the notes: B, D, F
  • In Open G tuning, there are 13 voicings available
  • Also written as: Bmb5, Bmo5, B dim, B Diminished
  • 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 Diminished 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 Bmb5, Bmo5, B dim, B Diminished. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: B, D, F.

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