Em#5 4-String Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in Open G Tuning

Short answer: Em#5 is a E Minor ♯5 chord with the notes E, G, B♯. In Open G tuning, there are 9 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: E-#5

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How to Play Em#5 on 4-String Banjo

Em#5, E-#5

Notes: E, G, B♯

0,2,0,1 (.2.1)
x,2,0,1 (x2.1)
5,2,0,5 (21.3)
0,2,5,5 (.123)
5,2,0,1 (32.1)
0,2,5,1 (.231)
0,2,x,1 (.2x1)
5,2,0,x (21.x)
0,2,5,x (.12x)

Quick Summary

  • The Em#5 chord contains the notes: E, G, B♯
  • In Open G tuning, there are 9 voicings available
  • Also written as: E-#5
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the 4-String Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Em#5 chord on 4-String Banjo?

Em#5 is a E Minor ♯5 chord. It contains the notes E, G, B♯. On 4-String Banjo in Open G tuning, there are 9 ways to play this chord.

How do you play Em#5 on 4-String Banjo?

To play Em#5 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 Em#5 chord?

The Em#5 chord contains the notes: E, G, B♯.

How many ways can you play Em#5 on 4-String Banjo?

In Open G tuning, there are 9 voicings for the Em#5 chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: E, G, B♯.

What are other names for Em#5?

Em#5 is also known as E-#5. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: E, G, B♯.

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