Here are some of the most common chords used on the Banjo organized by key. (printer friendly)
NOTE: I don't show the fifth string in these diagrams. That open g will work with some chords (G, G7, C, C7, and Em) but not with others. Your ear will tell you if that string works in the chord or not:)
Key of F |
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I |
IV |
V |
V7 |
vi |
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Key of C |
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I |
IV |
V |
V7 |
vi |
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Key of G |
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I |
IV |
V |
V7 |
vi |
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Key of D |
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I |
IV |
V |
V7 |
vi |
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Key of A |
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I |
IV |
V |
V7 |
vii |
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Key of E |
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