Banjo Adim chord (Open D)A diminished on the 5-string banjo: 1 3 3 1, and 3 more shapes

Frets, string 4 to string 1: 1 3 3 1 (first position)

1. String 4 (D): 1st fret, index finger (barre), E♭
2. String 3 (F♯): 3rd fret, ring finger, A
3. String 2 (A): 3rd fret, little finger, C
4. String 1 (D): 1st fret, index finger (barre), E♭
5. String 5, the short f♯: open, F♯, not in the chord

Sounds: E♭ A C E♭  ·  Adim is A, C, E♭ (1 · ♭3 · ♭5)

Found in: C dorian (vi°), G minor (ii°), B♭ major (vii°), F mixolydian (iii°)

The 5th string: the short f♯ adds the 6th over Adim, a colour rather than a clash.

Open D tuning: f♯DF♯AD, the short 5th string first, then strings 4 to 1.