G(♯4) banjo chord

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Banjo · Standard

G major with sharp four, no fifth, from G Lydian · Frets 5–6

GDGBD5R♯4RnoteGC♯BGroleR♯43Rfret5605frets 5–6C3C4C5C6

How to play G(♯4) on banjo

The most common way, the first shape above: your index finger on the low D string at the 5th fret, your ring finger on the G string at the 6th fret and your middle finger on the high D string at the 5th fret. Let the B string ring open. Don’t play the short G string.

From the short G string x 5 6 0 5 (x: not played, 0: open)

What notes are in G(♯4)?

G(♯4), G major with sharp four, no fifth, is G, B and C♯: the root (G), the major third (B) and the augmented fourth (C♯). Its formula is 1 3 ♯4.

G(♯4) on other instruments

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