Cb5 Mandolin Chord — Chart and Tabs in Irish Tuning

Short answer: Cb5 is a C ♭5 chord with the notes C, E, G♭. In Irish tuning, there are 36 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: CMb5, CΔ-5

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How to Play Cb5 on Mandolin

Cb5, CMb5, CΔ-5

Notes: C, E, G♭

x,x,x,x,x,3,2,4 (xxxxx213)
x,x,x,x,x,3,4,2 (xxxxx231)
x,x,x,x,3,x,4,2 (xxxx2x31)
x,x,x,x,3,x,2,4 (xxxx2x13)
x,5,4,2,3,x,2,x (x4312x1x)
x,5,4,2,x,3,2,x (x431x21x)
x,5,2,2,3,x,4,x (x4112x3x)
x,5,2,2,x,3,4,x (x411x23x)
x,5,x,2,x,3,2,4 (x4x1x213)
x,5,2,2,3,x,x,4 (x4112xx3)
x,5,x,2,x,3,4,2 (x4x1x231)
x,5,x,2,3,x,2,4 (x4x12x13)
x,5,2,2,x,3,x,4 (x411x2x3)
x,5,x,2,3,x,4,2 (x4x12x31)
x,5,4,2,3,x,x,2 (x4312xx1)
x,5,4,2,x,3,x,2 (x431x2x1)
x,x,2,x,x,3,4,x (xx1xx23x)
x,x,4,x,3,x,2,x (xx3x2x1x)
x,x,4,x,x,3,2,x (xx3xx21x)
x,x,2,x,3,x,4,x (xx1x2x3x)
x,x,2,x,3,x,x,4 (xx1x2xx3)
x,x,4,x,x,3,x,2 (xx3xx2x1)
x,x,2,x,x,3,x,4 (xx1xx2x3)
x,x,4,x,3,x,x,2 (xx3x2xx1)
x,5,2,x,x,3,4,x (x41xx23x)
x,5,2,x,3,x,4,x (x41x2x3x)
x,5,4,x,x,3,2,x (x43xx21x)
x,5,4,x,3,x,2,x (x43x2x1x)
x,5,2,x,x,3,x,4 (x41xx2x3)
x,5,4,x,3,x,x,2 (x43x2xx1)
x,5,x,x,3,x,4,2 (x4xx2x31)
x,5,x,x,3,x,2,4 (x4xx2x13)
x,5,x,x,x,3,4,2 (x4xxx231)
x,5,2,x,3,x,x,4 (x41x2xx3)
x,5,x,x,x,3,2,4 (x4xxx213)
x,5,4,x,x,3,x,2 (x43xx2x1)

Quick Summary

  • The Cb5 chord contains the notes: C, E, G♭
  • In Irish tuning, there are 36 voicings available
  • Also written as: CMb5, CΔ-5
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Mandolin fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Cb5 chord on Mandolin?

Cb5 is a C ♭5 chord. It contains the notes C, E, G♭. On Mandolin in Irish tuning, there are 36 ways to play this chord.

How do you play Cb5 on Mandolin?

To play Cb5 on in Irish tuning, use one of the 36 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the Cb5 chord?

The Cb5 chord contains the notes: C, E, G♭.

How many ways can you play Cb5 on Mandolin?

In Irish tuning, there are 36 voicings for the Cb5 chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: C, E, G♭.

What are other names for Cb5?

Cb5 is also known as CMb5, CΔ-5. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: C, E, G♭.

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