B5 Guitar Chord — Chart and Tabs in 6-string Van Halen Tuning

Short answer: B5 is a B 5 chord with the notes B, F♯. In 6-string Van Halen tuning, there are 19 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

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How to Play B5 on Guitar

B5

Notes: B, F♯

x,9,8,6,x,6 (x321x1)
x,x,8,6,x,6 (xx21x1)
x,9,8,6,x,x (x321xx)
4,x,8,6,x,6 (1x42x3)
x,x,8,6,x,x (xx21xx)
11,9,8,x,11,x (321x4x)
x,9,8,x,x,6 (x32xx1)
x,x,8,x,x,6 (xx2xx1)
x,9,8,x,11,x (x21x3x)
x,x,8,x,11,x (xx1x2x)
4,x,8,6,x,x (1x32xx)
x,9,8,x,x,x (x21xxx)
11,9,8,x,x,x (321xxx)
4,x,8,x,x,6 (1x3xx2)
11,9,x,x,11,x (21xx3x)
11,x,8,x,11,x (2x1x3x)
4,x,8,x,x,x (1x2xxx)
11,9,x,x,x,x (21xxxx)
11,x,x,x,11,x (1xxx1x)

Quick Summary

  • The B5 chord contains the notes: B, F♯
  • In 6-string Van Halen tuning, there are 19 voicings available
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Guitar fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the B5 chord on Guitar?

B5 is a B 5 chord. It contains the notes B, F♯. On Guitar in 6-string Van Halen tuning, there are 19 ways to play this chord.

How do you play B5 on Guitar?

To play B5 on in 6-string Van Halen tuning, use one of the 19 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the B5 chord?

The B5 chord contains the notes: B, F♯.

How many ways can you play B5 on Guitar?

In 6-string Van Halen tuning, there are 19 voicings for the B5 chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: B, F♯.

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