Banjo E7 chord (Double C)E seventh on the 5-string banjo: 2 4 2 2, and 6 more shapes

Frets, string 4 to string 1: 2 4 2 2 (first position) · no 3rd

1. String 4 (C): 2nd fret, index finger (barre), D
2. String 3 (G): 4th fret, ring finger, B
3. String 2 (C): 2nd fret, index finger (barre), D
4. String 1 (D): 2nd fret, index finger (barre), E
5. String 5, the short g: open, G, not in the chord

Sounds: D B D E  ·  E7 is E, G♯, B, D (1 · 3 · 5 · ♭7)

The 5th string: the short g adds the minor 3rd over E7, a colour rather than a clash. This shape leaves out the G♯ it would rub against.

With a capo: on the 2nd fret it’s 2 2 0 4 (frets counted from the capo), an open D7 shape. Spike the 5th string at the 7th fret to keep it in tune with the capo.

Double C tuning: gCGCD, the short 5th string first, then strings 4 to 1.