Cbb5 Mandolin Chord — Chart and Tabs in Irish Tuning

Short answer: Cbb5 is a Cb ♭5 chord with the notes C♭, E♭, G♭♭. In Irish tuning, there are 36 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: CbMb5, CbΔ-5

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How to Play Cbb5 on Mandolin

Cbb5, CbMb5, CbΔ-5

Notes: C♭, E♭, G♭♭

x,x,x,x,x,2,1,3 (xxxxx213)
x,x,x,x,x,2,3,1 (xxxxx231)
x,x,x,x,2,x,3,1 (xxxx2x31)
x,x,x,x,2,x,1,3 (xxxx2x13)
x,4,3,1,2,x,1,x (x4312x1x)
x,4,3,1,x,2,1,x (x431x21x)
x,4,1,1,2,x,3,x (x4112x3x)
x,4,1,1,x,2,3,x (x411x23x)
x,4,x,1,x,2,1,3 (x4x1x213)
x,4,1,1,2,x,x,3 (x4112xx3)
x,4,x,1,x,2,3,1 (x4x1x231)
x,4,x,1,2,x,1,3 (x4x12x13)
x,4,1,1,x,2,x,3 (x411x2x3)
x,4,x,1,2,x,3,1 (x4x12x31)
x,4,3,1,2,x,x,1 (x4312xx1)
x,4,3,1,x,2,x,1 (x431x2x1)
x,x,1,x,x,2,3,x (xx1xx23x)
x,x,3,x,2,x,1,x (xx3x2x1x)
x,x,3,x,x,2,1,x (xx3xx21x)
x,x,1,x,2,x,3,x (xx1x2x3x)
x,x,1,x,2,x,x,3 (xx1x2xx3)
x,x,3,x,x,2,x,1 (xx3xx2x1)
x,x,1,x,x,2,x,3 (xx1xx2x3)
x,x,3,x,2,x,x,1 (xx3x2xx1)
x,4,1,x,x,2,3,x (x41xx23x)
x,4,1,x,2,x,3,x (x41x2x3x)
x,4,3,x,x,2,1,x (x43xx21x)
x,4,3,x,2,x,1,x (x43x2x1x)
x,4,1,x,x,2,x,3 (x41xx2x3)
x,4,3,x,2,x,x,1 (x43x2xx1)
x,4,x,x,2,x,3,1 (x4xx2x31)
x,4,x,x,2,x,1,3 (x4xx2x13)
x,4,x,x,x,2,3,1 (x4xxx231)
x,4,1,x,2,x,x,3 (x41x2xx3)
x,4,x,x,x,2,1,3 (x4xxx213)
x,4,3,x,x,2,x,1 (x43xx2x1)

Quick Summary

  • The Cbb5 chord contains the notes: C♭, E♭, G♭♭
  • In Irish tuning, there are 36 voicings available
  • Also written as: CbMb5, CbΔ-5
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Mandolin fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Cbb5 chord on Mandolin?

Cbb5 is a Cb ♭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 Cbb5 on Mandolin?

To play Cbb5 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 Cbb5 chord?

The Cbb5 chord contains the notes: C♭, E♭, G♭♭.

How many ways can you play Cbb5 on Mandolin?

In Irish tuning, there are 36 voicings for the Cbb5 chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: C♭, E♭, G♭♭.

What are other names for Cbb5?

Cbb5 is also known as CbMb5, CbΔ-5. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: C♭, E♭, G♭♭.

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