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

Short answer: C° is a C Diminished chord with the notes C, E♭, G♭. In Open G tuning, there are 9 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♭

8,10,8,7 (2431)
11,10,8,7 (4321)
8,10,11,7 (2341)
x,10,8,7 (x321)
8,x,5,7 (3x12)
5,x,8,7 (1x32)
11,10,8,x (321x)
8,10,11,x (123x)
8,10,x,7 (23x1)

Quick Summary

  • The C° chord contains the notes: C, E♭, G♭
  • In Open G tuning, there are 9 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 Open G tuning, there are 9 ways to play this chord.

How do you play C° on 4-String Banjo?

To play C° 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 C° chord?

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

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

In Open G tuning, there are 9 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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