All Banjo Chords - Complete Chart

This page contains all banjo chords in a comprehensive, searchable chart. Whether you're looking for basic triads or complex extended chords, you'll find every banjo chord here with multiple voicings and positions. Our complete banjo chord library is the ultimate reference for students, teachers, and professional musicians.

How to Read Banjo Chord Diagrams

• Vertical lines represent the strings
• Horizontal lines represent the frets
• Dots show where to place your fingers
• X means don't play that string
• O means play the open string

Essential Banjo Chords for Beginners

Start with basic major and minor chords: C, G, D, A, E, Am, Dm, and Em. These fundamental chords will allow you to play thousands of songs. As you progress, explore 7th chords for jazz and blues, extended chords (9th, 11th, 13th) for sophisticated voicings, and suspended chords for added tension and color.

Essential Banjo Chord Types

• Major & Minor Chords: The foundation of most music - C, D, E, F, G, A, B in both major and minor
• 7th Chords: Add color and sophistication with maj7, min7, dom7, and half-diminished
• 9th Chords: Jazz and contemporary voicings for advanced harmonies

Looking for more advanced chords? Use our chord finder to explore extended, altered, and specialty chords.

Banjo Chord Progressions

Practice common progressions like I-V-vi-IV (C-G-Am-F), the 12-bar blues, and ii-V-I jazz progressions. Our comprehensive chord library includes every chord variation you need to play any style of music, from pop and rock to jazz and classical.