Ultimate Printable Banjo Chord Chart

What’s Included?

This booklet is not just a simple chord chart—it is an essential learning tool for anyone serious about the banjo. Here’s what makes it special:

1. Chord Charts for 5 Different Banjo Tunings

• 5-String Banjo (Open G Tuning)
• 5-String Banjo (Double C Tuning)
• 4-String Tenor Banjo (C-G-D-A Tuning)
• 4-String Plectrum Banjo (C-G-B-D Tuning)
• 6-String Banjo (Guitar Tuning - EADGBE)

✅ Why this matters? Instead of searching for separate chord charts online, this booklet covers multiple tunings and banjo types in one place—perfect for multi-instrumentalists or those looking to experiment with different styles.

2. Bonus Content – The Indispensable Extras

This booklet goes beyond just listing chords—it teaches how to use them with practical guides, making it an essential purchase rather than just a reference sheet.

✅ Quick Guide to Banjo Chord Theory

• Explains major, minor, seventh, suspended, diminished, and augmented chords.
• Covers how different tunings affect chord shapes.
• Helps players understand why certain chords sound good together.

✅ Essential Banjo Strumming & Picking Patterns

• Covers clawhammer and folk strumming techniques.
• Introduces Scruggs-style rolls (fingerpicking patterns)—essential for bluegrass playing.
• Teaches rhythm techniques like syncopation, palm muting, and triplet picking.

✅ Common Banjo Chord Progressions for Songs

• Classic bluegrass, folk, country, and rock/pop progressions.
• Examples of real songs that use each progression.
• Instructions on how to transpose progressions and use a capo effectively.

✅ Banjo Maintenance & Tuning Tips

• How to properly tune a banjo (Open G, Double C, D, and C tunings).
• Best tuning methods: electronic tuners, tuning by ear, harmonics.
• Maintenance advice: changing strings, tightening the banjo head, proper bridge placement.