A# 4-String Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in Whole Step Down Tuning

Short answer: A# is a A# Major chord with the notes A♯, C♯♯, E♯. In Whole Step Down tuning, there are 12 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: A#M, A#Δ, A# maj, A# Major

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How to Play A# on 4-String Banjo

A#, A#M, A#Δ, A#maj, A#Major

Notes: A♯, C♯♯, E♯

0,0,2,3 (..12)
0,0,5,7 (..12)
0,5,5,7 (.123)
x,5,5,7 (x112)
0,0,10,7 (..21)
0,9,10,10 (.123)
0,9,5,7 (.312)
0,0,2,x (..1x)
0,0,x,7 (..x1)
0,x,5,7 (.x12)
0,9,5,x (.21x)
0,9,x,10 (.1x2)

Quick Summary

  • The A# chord contains the notes: A♯, C♯♯, E♯
  • In Whole Step Down tuning, there are 12 voicings available
  • Also written as: A#M, A#Δ, A# maj, A# Major
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the 4-String Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the A# chord on 4-String Banjo?

A# is a A# Major chord. It contains the notes A♯, C♯♯, E♯. On 4-String Banjo in Whole Step Down tuning, there are 12 ways to play this chord.

How do you play A# on 4-String Banjo?

To play A# on in Whole Step Down tuning, use one of the 12 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the A# chord?

The A# chord contains the notes: A♯, C♯♯, E♯.

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

In Whole Step Down tuning, there are 12 voicings for the A# chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: A♯, C♯♯, E♯.

What are other names for A#?

A# is also known as A#M, A#Δ, A# maj, A# Major. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: A♯, C♯♯, E♯.