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

Short answer: G° is a G Diminished chord with the notes G, B♭, D♭. In Open G tuning, there are 18 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: Gmb5, Gmo5, G dim, G Diminished

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How to Play G° on 4-String Banjo

G°, Gmb5, Gmo5, Gdim, GDiminished

Notes: G, B♭, D♭

0,5,3,2 (.321)
3,5,0,2 (23.1)
3,5,3,2 (2431)
0,8,6,8 (.213)
6,8,0,8 (12.3)
6,5,3,2 (4321)
0,11,0,11 (.1.2)
3,5,6,2 (2341)
x,5,3,2 (x321)
x,11,0,11 (x1.2)
0,x,3,2 (.x21)
3,x,0,2 (2x.1)
6,8,0,x (12.x)
6,5,3,x (321x)
0,8,6,x (.21x)
3,5,6,x (123x)
3,5,x,2 (23x1)
0,11,x,11 (.1x2)

Quick Summary

  • The G° chord contains the notes: G, B♭, D♭
  • In Open G tuning, there are 18 voicings available
  • Also written as: Gmb5, Gmo5, G dim, G Diminished
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the 4-String Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

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

G° is a G Diminished chord. It contains the notes G, B♭, D♭. On 4-String Banjo in Open G tuning, there are 18 ways to play this chord.

How do you play G° on 4-String Banjo?

To play G° on in Open G tuning, use one of the 18 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the G° chord?

The G° chord contains the notes: G, B♭, D♭.

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

In Open G tuning, there are 18 voicings for the G° chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: G, B♭, D♭.

What are other names for G°?

G° is also known as Gmb5, Gmo5, G dim, G Diminished. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: G, B♭, D♭.

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