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

Short answer: B is a B Major chord with the notes B, D♯, F♯. In Standard tuning, there are 3 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: BM, BΔ, B maj, B Major

How to Play B on 4-String Banjo

B, BM, BΔ, Bmaj, BMajor

Notes: B, D♯, F♯

x,4,4,6 (x112)
11,8,9,9 (4123)
11,8,x,9 (31x2)

Quick Summary

  • The B chord contains the notes: B, D♯, F♯
  • In Standard tuning, there are 3 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 Standard tuning, there are 3 ways to play this chord.

How do you play B on 4-String Banjo?

To play B on in Standard tuning, use one of the 3 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 Standard tuning, there are 3 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♯.