FolkScore Five-String Banjo Chords

Choose the key you are playing in and the chords that suit it are picked out

Key Only show chords that fit the key

Most used in this key, with its number (I, IV, V…) Also fits the key Outside the key

Chord types tap to show or hide

Tap a chord box to hear it. Tap “1 of 6 ›” under it for another way to play it.

The short fifth string is on the far left, then the four long strings from the lowest. ○ open, × not played, a bar across means one finger holds those strings down. The fifth string is shown open when its note belongs in the chord; when it doesn't, leave it out (or capo it with a railroad spike).

First, how is your banjo tuned?

Choose the key you are playing in and the chords that suit it are picked out

Chord types tap to show or hide