How do you read a banjo chord chart?
How to Read A Banjo Chord Diagram
- From left to right, the vertical lines represent the 4th, 3rd, 2nd, and 1st strings on your banjo. ...
- The top horizontal line represents the banjo nut. ...
- The second line from the top stands for your banjo's 1st fret, and the line below that represents the 2nd fret, and so on.
What are the cords for a 4 string banjo?
The plectrum banjo is traditionally tuned (4th to 1st string) C, G, B, D. By raising the fourth string from C to D and raising the first string from D to E, the banjo is tuned to Chicago tuning.